Overview
Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis and Accounting Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Aventus
Title: Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis and Accounting
Company: Aventus
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the Job
Title: FP&A & Accounting Coordinator
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Family Office based in Dubai, managing a complex portfolio across multiple jurisdictions. They are seeking an experienced FP&A & Accounting Senior Manager to build and own the financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting oversight framework from the ground up. This is a high-ownership, build-from-scratch role reporting directly to the CFO.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budget process and produce monthly budget vs. actual reports with variance analysis and forward outlook
- Own the selection and implementation of the group ERP system (Sage Intacct, MS Dynamics or similar), including chart of accounts redesign and standardisation across all entities
- Oversee the AP automation workflow, ensuring all invoices are properly captured, approved, categorised, and reconciled
- Supervise and coordinate a network of external accountants across 13 jurisdictions, driving the monthly close process and maintaining consolidated financial reporting
- Produce a monthly 5-page management report for senior stakeholders — condensed, visual, and decision-ready
- Ensure full bank reconciliation across all accounts monthly and maintain robust financial controls
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, financial control, or audit, ideally within a complex holding structure or multi-jurisdictional environment
- Demonstrated experience implementing or significantly configuring an ERP system (Sage Intacct, MS Dynamics or equivalent)
- Strong consolidation and financial modelling skills, with the ability to build reporting frameworks from scratch
- Proven experience managing external service providers including accountants, auditors, and fund administrators
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive — comfortable operating with autonomy in a lean team environment
- Fluent in English; French is a strong advantage given the entity perimeter