Finance Manager - UAE

#Weareaverda About Us Averda is the leading waste management and recycling company in the emerging world, operating in India and across the Middle East and Africa. The company provides a broad and specialized range of services to over 60,000 clients - large and small - across private and public sectors. These include the municipal authorities of major cities and household names in a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, automotive, retail and hospitality.Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Dubai, Averda increasingly focuses on providing sustainable solutions which extract value from waste, reducing use of the planet’s limited natural resources and driving the circular economy. The company’s portfolio of services range from collecting bins and cleaning city streets to sorting, composting, recycling and disposing of household waste as well as safely managing highly-regulated hazardous waste streams including medical waste and dangerous chemicals. Recent investments have further developed the company’s waste treatment capabilities, with the goal of providing circular recovery options in all markets.The company currently employs over 9,000 people worldwide, helping to provide secure employment amongst the communities it serves. Protection of environmental and human health is the company’s highest priority, and it operates in full compliance with international standards for quality control wherever it operates, currently: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Morocco, South Africa, and India.Our Mission To treat, recover and recycle more than 80% of the waste that flows through our fleet and facilities using innovative sustainable solutions that satisfy our customers’ needs.For over 30 years, we’ve taken pride in keeping cities, communities, and the environment clean and sanitary. But today we go far beyond just cleaning. We provide a full end-to-end service for our clients across developing and emerging economies who, like us, care about what happens to their waste. Together, we find solutions which recover or unlock the value in materials others call ‘waste’. We use the latest technology and our best creative minds to solve environmental problems and ensure we leave a cleaner and more sustainable world for our children.Our Values Deliver. Care. Inspire Our values remain the same as the day we were founded - deliver, care and inspire. We deliver for our clients. We care for our planet and our people. We inspire others through our actions.Our Vision Our world without waste.We share a vision of a world where materials are not merely discarded, but are reused, recycled, and recovered. A world without waste.Role Summary – Finance Manager (UAE)You will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, compliance, and strategic alignment across Averda’s UAE operations. You will lead budgeting, financial reporting, and transaction management, while ensuring full compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements. In addition, you will lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering operational excellence and accountability across the function.Qualifications Chartered Accountancy qualification Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business Masters’ Degree in Accounting/Commerce/Business (advantageous)Knowledge Emerging market banking products and working experience in emerging markets Financial statement preparation and financial statement analysis, including an ability to analyze cash flow and the impact on the financial statements Activities within the controllership organization and the responsibilities of financial controllership Technical Competencies Advanced skills on MS Suite (Power Point, Word, Excel)Oracle systems, Hyperion, BI Tools and Cash Management tools Strong grip over IFRS and local GAAPExcellent numerical and analytical skills Experience Minimum 8 Years of experience in financial accounting Minimum 3 years’ experience in monitoring service levels and implementing corrective actions If you think you have what it takes to make the world a cleaner place, if you can see value where others see waste and if you aren’t afraid of a challenge, why not start your journey with us today.Averda welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, actively promotes diversity in the workforce, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr