Job title: Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance
Company: Apparel Group
Job description: Assistant Manager – Accounts and FinanceApparel Group is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance to support strategic and operational financial activities across our group operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy, budgeting compliance, internal control adherence, and timely reporting aligned with our business goals.Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail & Fashion
Function: Accounts & Finance
Salary: 13000-16000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-timeJob Overview
As Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance, you will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, assist with budgeting and forecasting, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and support internal and external audits. Your role will also involve financial analysis and collaboration with other departments to ensure operational alignment and risk mitigation.Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
- Oversee general accounting functions: AP, AR, payroll, and GL maintenance
- Ensure monthly and year-end close processes are completed accurately and on time
- Monitor compliance with IFRS, GAAP, tax laws, and internal policies
- Support external audit coordination and timely submission of audit deliverables
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic planning
- Track and manage cash flow, ensuring liquidity and optimizing fund utilization
- Perform profitability analysis and develop cost-saving strategies
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations
- Mentor junior team members and support internal knowledge-sharing
- Support ERP system enhancements and financial automation initiatives
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA, CMA, or MBA in Finance preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in the retail or consumer sector
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong command of financial reporting tools and MS Excel
- Knowledge of UAE tax regulations and compliance requirements
What We Offer
- Career growth in a fast-paced, global retail environment
- Collaborative work culture with cross-functional exposure
- Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package
About the companyApparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff.Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.Job Title Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance
Job Description Assistant Manager – Accounts and FinanceApparel Group is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance to support strategic and operational financial activities across our group operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy, budgeting compliance, internal control adherence, and timely reporting aligned with our business goals.Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Retail & Fashion
Function: Accounts & Finance
Salary: 13000-16000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-timeJob Overview
As Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance, you will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, assist with budgeting and forecasting, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and support internal and external audits. Your role will also involve financial analysis and collaboration with other departments to ensure operational alignment and risk mitigation.Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
- Oversee general accounting functions: AP, AR, payroll, and GL maintenance
- Ensure monthly and year-end close processes are completed accurately and on time
- Monitor compliance with IFRS, GAAP, tax laws, and internal policies
- Support external audit coordination and timely submission of audit deliverables
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic planning
- Track and manage cash flow, ensuring liquidity and optimizing fund utilization
- Perform profitability analysis and develop cost-saving strategies
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations
- Mentor junior team members and support internal knowledge-sharing
- Support ERP system enhancements and financial automation initiatives
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA, CMA, or MBA in Finance preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in the retail or consumer sector
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong command of financial reporting tools and MS Excel
- Knowledge of UAE tax regulations and compliance requirements
What We Offer
- Career growth in a fast-paced, global retail environment
- Collaborative work culture with cross-functional exposure
- Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package
About the companyApparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff.Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 13000.00
Salary to 16000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location –Location City DubaiDesired Candidate’s Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location
Expected salary: 13000 – 16000 per month
Location: Dubai
Job date: Mon, 12 May 2025 22:39:51 GMT
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