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Dubai Holding Assistant Manager - Finance - Jumeirah Group & Corporate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah Group:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.
In response to the evolving preferences of travellers today, Jumeirah Group is also pivoting towards the rapidly growing wellness tourism sector. Grounded in the principles of lifelong learning, longevity, and inclusivity, Jumeirah Group is re-fashioning its approach to position wellness as not just an accompaniment to its guests' stays, but a central tenet of their overall experience. With 13 award-winning Talise Spas nestled across Jumeirah Group’s properties, this transformation is evident in the group’s current endeavours to integrate wellbeing into every facet of the guest journey.
Beyond holistic wellbeing and spa experiences, the Group’s expansive portfolio also includes Jumeirah Restaurants, a Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider with 85 acclaimed food and beverage brands, ranging from casual dining venues to Michelin starred fine dining concepts; J Club, Dubai’s leading lifestyle and wellness destination; Jumeirah One, the Group’s dedicated recognition and rewards programme; and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only fully accredited third-level academic institution delivering specialised degree programmes in hospitality management.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments as we solidify our legacy as a trailblazer in both luxury hospitality and wellness.
Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager - Finance to join Jumeirah Group & Corporate .
The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
Statutory Reporting & Tax Compliance:
Assist in the preparation of reporting for statutory purposes for all legal entities under JH&R.
Assist in the preparation of consolidation models/workings of all statutory levels of consolidation.
Assist in the Management of books and records of overseas entities and holding company entities via review of balance sheet reconciliations and monitoring adherence to budget as well as review accuracy of accounting carried out therein.
Assist in working with overseas SBUs on action plans for external audit preparation.
Reporting:
Ensure monthly and other reporting deadlines are met for Jumeirah International
Review monthly departmental P&Ls, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and SOAs to ensure accurate billing and results for the entity.
Work closely with HODs to understand variances in results to budget and forecast, and to ensure monthly forecasts are updated appropriately.
Assist in liaison with external audit and government audit during planning phases.
Assist in Corporate Finance projects and technical matters resolution, as required.
Treasury & Insurance:
- Assist Finance Manager in coordinating funding & insurance-related requests for Jumeirah International.
Experience & Qualifications
Big 4 Accounting firm background (preferred).
2 years minimum of relevant experience (essential), including exposure to international companies (preferred).
Experience in coherently presenting issues concisely for other colleagues who have a non-finance
Qualified Chartered/Certified accountant (preferred)
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, children’s education assistance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.