Job description:

Role & responsibilities:

Manager FP&A and General Accounting (Billing & Taxation)

Reports To : Vice President Finance

Lead the companys financial planning, accounting, billing and tax functions for the manufacturing operation. Keep the books accurate and on time, run strong budgeting and forecasting, ensure correct billing and collections, and maintain full compliance with GCC tax laws while giving management clear financial insights to support better decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

1. Prepare the annual budget and rolling forecasts with department and plant heads.

2. Build and maintain financial models for the business.

3. Track actuals against budget, explain variances and flag risks early.

4. Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards and MIS for leadership.

5. Analyse product costing, margins and plant profitability.

6. Support capex evaluation, pricing decisions and cost-saving projects.

7. Monitor cash flow forecasts and working capital.

B. General Accounting:

1. Own the month-end and year-end close journals, accruals and prepayments.

2. Prepare financial statements in line with IFRS and company policy.

3. Maintain and review the general ledger and sub-ledgers.

4. Reconcile bank, receivables, payables and inter-company accounts.

5. Manage the fixed asset register and ensure all plant assets are recorded and verified.

6. Carry out monthly stock / inventory reconciliation with plant teams.

7. Supervise day-to-day accounting and guide junior accountants.

C. Billing & Accounts Receivable:

1. Review all customer invoices for correct documentation and approval before issue.

2. Coordinate with plants and project sites for timely, just-in-time billing.

3. Keep sales journals and receivables up to date.

4. Reconcile receivables with customers and follow up on collections.

5. Support credit control and reduce overdue balances. Maintain Customers data and credit control.

D. Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

1. Ensure correct and timely filing and payment of VAT returns.

2. Manage Corporate Tax / Income Tax computation and filing as per local GCC law.

3. Handle Withholding Tax and Custom Tax where applicable.

4. Maintain proper tax records and support tax audits and assessments.

5. Track changes in GCC tax regulations and keep the company compliant.

6. Liaise with tax authorities and external tax consultants.

E. Audit & Internal Controls:

1. Prepare audit schedules and finalise the annual accounts.

2. Coordinate statutory, internal and tax audits through to closure.

3. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

4. Strengthen internal controls and review mechanisms.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA or ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.

- 5 -8 years of total experience in finance and accounts with 4-5 years in Corporate Level.

- Manufacturing industry experience is a must.

- GCC experience is a must, including knowledge of the GCC VAT and tax framework.

- Hands-on SAP FICO experience is a must.

- Strong exposure to FP&A, general accounting, billing and taxation.