AM FP&A

Location and Duration

UAE on-site

4 months, extendable based on performance

Reporting to: Head of FP&A

Candidate Requirements

Candidates currently residing in the UAE with a valid residency visa or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current or previous employer are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

A public transport operator managing a city-wide bus network for a major UAE emirate, in partnership with the local Roads & Transport Authority. The group runs public bus routes, smart ticketing, and on-demand transport services, with a mission to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable mobility. This FP&A role sits within its Holdco finance function, supporting group-level reporting and coordination across the organization's finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

Holdco Finance Operations

• Manage Holdco-level payment processing (approximately 10 payments per month)
• Process month-end journal entries, accruals, provisions, and expense allocations within the ERP system

• Prepare and process recharge debit notes to subsidiaries

Subsidiary Financial Reporting

• Support subsidiary finance teams on monthly reporting requirements
• Assist with monthly closing activities and review of financial information

• Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Budget) with subsidiary finance teams

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reporting

• Coordinate with subsidiaries to collect financial and operational data
• Prepare monthly MIS presentations and management reporting packs

• Consolidate data and ensure consistency across reporting submissions

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Review subsidiary budget submissions and perform reasonableness checks

• Assist in preparing budget review materials for management

Audit Support

• Assist with external audit and review engagements
• Coordinate information requests between auditors and subsidiary finance teams

• Support preparation of audit schedules and reconciliations

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Accountant — ACCA, ACA, or equivalent with Big Four audit background preferred
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience with ERP and group reporting environments

Additional Information

• 4-month contract leading to permanent placement based on performance
• Candidates holding their own UAE visa or an NOC from their current or previous employer will be preferred