About this role
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