Manager - Finance

2 weeks ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Nature-WWF Full time

Manager - Finance

**Position Title**: Manager - Finance**Unit**: Operations**Directly reports to**: Senior Director - Operations (COO)**Location**: Dubai Office, Hybrid working**Direct reports**: Accountant**Type of contract**: Full/Part time Core/Project**Date**: February 2024Background

Emirates Nature is a UAE environmental non-governmental charity, established in 2001 under the Honorary Founder and President H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed’s vision for the United Arab Emirates. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Ruler’s representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) Board of Directors.

We operate with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah and are governed by a local board of directors.

Emirates Nature works in association with WWF, one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. Emirates Nature-WWF has been active in the UAE for two decades and is renowned for its commitment to biodiversity conservation, habitat protection, sustainable development, and community engagement. Some of our flagship projects include marine conservation initiatives to protect coral reefs and marine species, wildlife conservation programs focusing on endangered species such as Arabian oryx and sea turtles, habitat restoration projects in critical ecosystems, and sustainable development initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change impacts and promoting eco-friendly practices across various sectors.
It is our organizational objective to ensure a high performing workforce within our offices with highly efficient, skilled members all of whom will be unilaterally focused on supporting and delivering conservation activities to our stakeholders within the UAE.

Job summary

Major duties and Key Responsibilities

**Financial Planning and Analysis**:
Develop, implement, and monitor the organization's annual budget in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
-Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term planning, scenario analysis, and forecasting.
-Analyze financial trends and provide recommendations for strategic decision-making.
-Develop multi-year financial projections liaising with Unit Directors and COO.
-Provide financial analysis and insights, weekly finance updates and projections to support strategic decision-making.
-Track and report on budget variances, identifying areas for improvement or cost-saving opportunities.

**Financial Accounting and Reporting**:
Prepare accurate and timely monthly reporting packs for projects and other business units and discuss variances and forecasts with respective unit directors and project managers.
-Ensure compliance with relevant IFRS, UAE VAT and corporate tax laws.
-Produce financial reports for external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and regulatory bodies such as MOCD.
-Supervise monthly closing exercises, payments to vendors and consultants and follow up of overdue receivables.
-Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
-Supervise and recommend updates in internal control processes and SOPs.
-Prepare monthly payroll and manage Staff leave, End of service and other benefits provisions.
-Manage full-time staff and consultants planning and staff cost allocations to ensure staff costs are aligned with unit and project budgets.

**Grants and Income Management**:

- Oversee the financial aspects of grants, subscription income, sponsorships including budgeting, reporting, and compliance against signed agreement and UAE laws.Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate tracking of funds and alignment with grant/sponsorship requirements.
- Prepare financial reports for sponsors and grantors, showcasing the impact of funds allocated.

**Cash Flow Management**:
Manage cash flow to ensure the organization's operational needs are met.
-Monitor project cash flow requirements, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.
-Maintain relationships with financial institutions and manage banking activities.
-Analyzes revenue, expenses, cash flows, and balance sheets.
-Assists management in making financial decisions.

**Audit and Compliance**:
Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, and auditors from regulatory bodies during the annual and periodic audit process.
-Ensure compliance with IFRS, WWF international guidelines, UAE fundraising laws and reporting requirements.
-Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization's financial assets.
-Monitors financial details to ensure legal compliance.

Required qualificationsBachelor’s degree in finance or related field, MBA or ACCA finalist. ACCA CPA, or CMA certification is a plus.
-Current certificate of qualifications, which may include FCA, CII, DipFA, CISI, and FINRA Series 7 or Series 63 licensure
-Minimum 3 years of pr

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