Finance Executive

About the Role

Located in Dubai, UAE, this role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and provides critical support in managing and overseeing finance operations across Goaco Middle East's UK and UAE branches. It offers a clear career path advancing from Finance Executive to Finance Manager, and eventually Finance Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and deliver monthly group management reports.
• Conduct bank reconciliations for entities in the UK and UAE.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts.
• Maintain detailed bookkeeping records utilizing Xero accounting software.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of sales invoices.
• Review employee expense claims and associated documentation.
• Prepare reports on accounts payable and outstanding liabilities.
• Manage aged debts, oversee credit control, and follow up on customer payments.
• Track cash flows, pending balances, and payment deadlines.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in reconciliations.
• Maintain thorough financial records and support audit documentation.
• Provide assistance to the CFO during month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Support year-end accounts preparation, audit inquiries, and statutory filings.
• Contribute to strengthening financial controls and reporting procedures in both jurisdictions.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven track record in creating monthly management reports.
• Proficiency in Xero bookkeeping software.
• Experience in debt management, credit control, and collection processes.
• Competence reviewing bank reconciliations and management accounts.
• Familiarity with sales invoicing, accounts payable, and expense claims.
• Strong numerical accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Capability to detect discrepancies and see issues through to resolution.
• Comfort working across multiple group entities or countries.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior finance leadership.
• Organized in meeting deadlines, especially during month-end and year-end periods.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Prior experience managing finance functions spanning the UK and UAE.
• Exposure to audit support and statutory year-end financial filings.
• Experience enhancing finance controls, reporting techniques, or bookkeeping procedures.
• Progression towards or completion of recognized accounting qualifications.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will exhibit solid bookkeeping expertise paired with analytical skills to evaluate financial data and deliver effective management reports. They should be comfortable maintaining hands-on involvement while gradually adopting wider responsibility for group finance operations. Precision, dependability, and a desire for advancement into finance leadership roles are vital.