Finance Manager / Chief Accountant (Events) — Dubai – Emagine Solutions FZE

Salary: up to AED 30,000/month (depending on experience)

We’re recruiting for an established Events business in Dubai and we’re hiring a hands-on Finance Manager / Chief Accountant to own the day-to-day finance function and keep the numbers clean, tight, and decision-ready. This is a “roll up your sleeves” role — you’ll be close to operations, suppliers, and project teams, not stuck in theory.

What you’ll be doing

• Own month-end close: journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and reporting
• Lead AP/AR end-to-end (supplier payments, client invoicing, collections, credit control)
• Manage cashflow forecasting and working capital (you’ll be the early-warning system)
• Oversee event/project costing: budgets vs actuals, margin tracking, profitability by event
• Ensure VAT compliance (UAE): filings, documentation, audit trail, and best practice
• Maintain strong internal controls across payments, approvals, and procurement spend
• Prepare management accounts and clear dashboards for leadership (no fluff)
• Coordinate with external auditors / tax advisors when required
• Support commercial decisions: pricing, payment terms, supplier negotiations, and risk

What we’re looking for

• Proven Finance Manager / Chief Accountant experience (ideally events, hospitality, media, or project-based businesses)
• Strong accounting fundamentals (GL, close, reconciliations, controls)
• Confident with UAE VAT and practical compliance
• Solid Excel skills; comfortable working with accounting/ERP systems
• Commercial mindset: you understand margins, cash, and how events actually run
• Calm under pressure, detail-driven, and able to push back when needed

Nice to have

• Experience with multi-entity reporting or high-volume supplier/client transactions
• Team leadership experience (even small teams)
• Immediate/short notice availability

What you’ll get

• Salary up to AED 30,000/month
• Dubai-based role with a fast-moving, delivery-focused team

Real ownership and visibility — your work will directly impact profitability and cash

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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