Key responsibilities

• Define and implement accounting policies and processes in accordance with IAS and IFRS to ensure accurate financial statements and governance.
• Record income and expense accounts in line with defined policies and maintain integrity of the general ledger.
• Manage contracts and agreements with all stakeholders to support financial operations and compliance.
• Submit financial results within the agreed reporting calendar while ensuring completeness, accuracy and adherence to group and divisional deadlines.
• Continuously monitor accruals, payables and receivables to minimize discrepancies and enhance working capital discipline.
• Coordinate with AFSS and Group Companies on intra-company transactions and settlements to prevent revenue leakage and reconcile balances.
• Establish and maintain defined policies for all revenue streams across rental, leasing and lending activities.
• Execute monthly closing activities, perform budget analysis and conduct year-over-year variance analyses for management insight.
• Reconcile fixed assets—specifically fleets—across systems to ensure asset accuracy and alignment.
• Implement proactive cost control measures to analyze, identify and reduce costs across functions and brands.
• Prepare internal, FS Division, Head Office and statutory reports, including timely and accurate submissions to Central Banks.
• Enhance coordination with brands and stakeholders to ensure seamless financial operations and consistent reporting.
• Define and manage cost centers, ensuring proper allocation and recording for accurate profitability analysis.
• Prepare monthly Brand Revenue Split reports and generate monthly and quarterly finance reports for analysis and decision-making.
• Manage UAE VAT compliance, including filings and controls, to meet regulatory requirements.
• Plan, manage and supervise interim and statutory audits; implement internal audit observations and respond to audit queries on time.
• Ensure compliance with Central Regulations and maintain oversight of regulatory reporting obligations.
• Manage petty cash for rental and leasing business operations and monitor corporate credit card usage.
• Motivate and structure the finance team based on strengths and business needs, and execute team development plans.
• Collaborate with brands, FP&A and senior stakeholders to align financial governance, budgeting and performance management across geographies.