Job Description

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

We are seeking a Finance Operations Manager to join the Fugro Finance team based in Dubai, UAE. The purpose of this role is to support business success by:

• advising the business at country/regional level on accounting and reporting related topics.
• managing alignment with the Finance Shared Service Center process model.
• establishing and maintaining accounting and fiscal policies and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support RHoF & RBLCs with monthly preparation of financial reports, dealing with queries, resolving problems, and assisting country controllers where needed.
• Prepare monthly analysis on financial performance and provide feedback, comments and queries where applicable. This includes review of P&L and Balance Sheets and understanding financial transactions, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support with UAE country controllers for both the Land and Marine business and act as the middleman between Project Controllers and RBLCs.
• Manage & coordinate with the Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) to ensure timely and accurate month-end closing activities in the region.
• Collaborate with internal and external Auditors during audit engagements and address audit findings in a timely manner.
• Partner with the Procurement team to streamline and optimize P2P Process where possible.

What Skills & Experience Will You Have?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Qualification in Chartered Accounting would be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a Finance role in a Projects based Industry (Construction/Engineering, etc)
• A process driven individual with the ability to improve any potential gaps in audit findings and to ensure reduction of issues/findings before and during audits.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages.

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.