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Team Lead - GL

Abu Dhabi Permanent View Job Description
We are supporting our client in the search for a Team Leader - General Ledger, a key position based in Abu Dhabi. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in GL management, reconciliation, and compliance. The selected candidate will be instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy, driving automation, and acting as a business partner to strengthen internal controls and optimize financial operations.
  • Opportunity to be a part of a growing and well-stablished platform
  • Progress your career within the accounting function

About Our Client

Our client, is a leading service provider in the region, delivering excellence and innovation across its operations. As part of its commitment to high-performance financial management, they are seeking an experienced finance professional to lead its General Ledger function. The business promotes a collaborative and forward-thinking work culture, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.

Job Description

Financial Operations

  • Review and validate financial transactions including commitments, invoices, payments, and returns
  • Ensure adherence to Delegation of Authority (DOA) compliance and financial policies
  • Oversee validation of employee claims and capital commitment business cases
  • Partner with IT to ensure ERP-based access controls
  • Monitor and report actual spend vs. budget, providing actionable financial insights
  • Ensure data integrity across all financial records



General Ledger & Reconciliation

  • Lead the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely entries
  • Ensure journal entries are posted within 2 working days, with zero material errors
  • Reconcile GL accounts within 5 working days post month-end close
  • Resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate and complete financial records



Business Partnership

  • Collaborate with departments to reflect dynamic financial and operational changes
  • Stay abreast of accounting standards and regulatory developments
  • Support decision-making through financial insight and process improvement



Risk Management & Compliance

  • Act as the ERM and ICFR champion within Finance
  • Conduct regular compliance assessments and support legal and internal control frameworks
  • Ensure adherence to budget and risk mitigation measures
  • Track and update risk control systems and governance frameworks

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce (Master's in Finance/MBA preferred)
  • CA, CPA, or ACCA certification is mandatory
  • Additional training in ERP systems, IFRS, or internal controls is advantageous
  • 7+ years' experience in general ledger, financial reporting, or operations
  • 1-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role within finance
  • Prior experience in multinational or regulated environments preferred
  • Prior audit experience in the Big 4 or Big 10 is preferred

What's on Offer

  • Strategic finance leadership opportunity with a leading services provider
  • Role based in Abu Dhabi with visibility across departments and senior stakeholders
  • High-impact position that combines financial management, system optimization, and risk control
  • Collaborative and performance-driven work environment
  • Opportunity to drive innovation in financial processes within a fast-evolving industry
Contact
Cheyenne Coutinho
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6747443

Job summary

Sector
Finance & Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cheyenne Coutinho
Job reference
JN-052025-6747443
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