Senior Manager - Finance (Shared Services)
Efhi Cx_1 · Dubai, UAE
Senior Manager_Finance_Finance Shared Services - R2R.Corporate.UAE_JAFZA_Corporate
Job Description of Role
Finance Operation
- Lead end-to-end Month close as per the calendar ensure standalone books closing across group
- Ensure timely closure of Balance sheet and assurance across Group basis the calender
- Ensure timely and accurately reconciliation of Bank accounts
- Ensure timely and accurately reconciliation of Inter company Balances and settle as per payment terms
- Lead end to end statutory audit across all legal entities
- Ensure timely closure of internal audit open points and govern Risk and control matrix on periodic basis
Finance Transformation & Strategy
- Lead end-to-end finance transformation initiatives across Record-to-Report (R2R) & VAT
- Support the design and execution of the Shared Services transformation roadmap.
- Identify opportunities for process standardization, simplification, and automation.
- Partner with Finance leadership to align transformation initiatives with business strategy.
Process Optimization & Controls
- Analyse current-state finance processes and design future-state operating models.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and governance across Shared Services.
- Ensure processes comply with accounting standards, SOX, and regulatory requirements.
Digital Enablement & Automation
- Lead or support implementation of finance systems (ERP, consolidation tools, workflow tools).
- Drive adoption of automation solutions including RPA, AI, and analytics.
- Partner with IT and vendors to deliver scalable and sustainable solutions.
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key liaison between Shared Services, Corporate Finance, and business stakeholders.
- Lead change management activities including communication, training, and adoption tracking.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure successful transition to new ways of working.
Performance Management
- Define and track KPIs and SLAs for Shared Services performance.
- Drive cost efficiency, productivity improvements, and service quality enhancements.
- Support benchmarking and best-practice comparisons against industry standards.
Project Management
- Manage multiple transformation projects simultaneously.
- Develop business cases, project plans, and benefits tracking.
Ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
CA with 8-10 year experience or
Non-CA with 12+ year experience