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We are partnering with a well-established creative agency in Dubai known for delivering innovative campaigns and high-impact branding solutions. As part of their finance team, they are seeking to appoint an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to support financial operations, reporting, and project-based cost control across the business on an interim basis.
This role is ideal for finance professionals with a strong grounding in accounting, experience in the advertising or media industry, and a collaborative mindset to work alongside cross-functional teams.
Position Overview
Based in Dubai, the successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cost management, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This includes ownership of day-to-day financial transactions, analysis of campaign-related costs, and support during audits and month-end closings.
The role also involves liaising with creative, production, and client service teams to ensure financial transparency across jobs and campaigns, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals who thrive in dynamic, project-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packs and financial statements
- Oversee daily financial transactions, including invoice reviews, payments, and ledger entries
- Support timely execution of month-end and year-end closings
- Analyze job-related costs and track variances between actuals and estimates
- Monitor costs of sales, production, and third-party services
- Assist in approving purchase orders and maintaining cost controls
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
- Collaborate with internal teams to align financial planning with project needs
- Mentor junior finance team members and support with ad hoc analysis as needed
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of finance/accounting experience, ideally in advertising, media, or a project-based environment
- Strong understanding of project-based accounting and client billing
- Proficiency in accounting tools such as Zoho and advanced Excel skills
- Exceptional analytical and organizational abilities
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, independent work ethic