Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting

Job overview: Commercial Bank of Dubai is seeking a Assistant Manager - Financial Accounting to join its banking team in the United Arab Emirates. Support financial accounting and control activities, including period-end closing, fixed assets, general ledger reconciliation and financial reporting. The role helps maintain accurate records and reliable processes in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and stakeholders to support reliable service, sound decisions and the bank’s operating standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage fixed-asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, capitalisation and supporting schedules.
• Execute period-end closing activities in the financial system and validate the required accounting entries.
• Reconcile general-ledger accounts, investigate differences and coordinate timely clearance of outstanding balances.
• Prepare supporting information and financial statement disclosures in line with IFRS requirements.
• Support new-product accounting, finance-system maintenance and process transformation initiatives.
• Assist with audit requests, control testing and bank-wide insurance renewal activities as assigned.

Requirements and qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial accounting, general ledger, fixed assets or financial control is beneficial.
• Understanding of IFRS, account reconciliations and period-end financial close is important.
• Ability to work with finance systems, prepare schedules and provide audit support is required.
• Demonstrated ability to organise work, manage priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
• A professional approach, sound judgement and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality are important.

Skills and competencies

• Financial accounting
• IFRS reporting
• General ledger reconciliation
• Fixed assets
• Month-end closing and audit support

Employment details

Employment details: This is a full time opportunity with Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position is intended for candidates who can meet the responsibilities and service standards described above. Employment conditions and compensation can be discussed during the recruitment process.