Assistant Management Accountant Full Time NEW

Are you searching for a rewarding Assistant Management Accountant Job in Dubai with a leading media organization? ITP Media Group is seeking analytical and detail-oriented professionals to support financial planning, reporting, and accounting operations. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in management accountant jobs in Dubai, financial reporting services, corporate finance careers, budget planning and forecasting, and financial analysis. The role offers valuable exposure to management reporting, accounting systems, financial compliance, cost analysis, and business performance evaluation, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term growth in finance and accounting.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist in the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Perform variance analysis and provide commentary to explain movements against budget and prior periods.
• Support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, liaising with budget holders to gather inputs.
• Process and reconcile balance sheet items including prepayments, accruals, intercompany balances and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Maintain and update financial models and reports; ensure consistency of assumptions and presentation.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to commercial teams and non-finance stakeholders, explaining financial data in clear, non-technical terms.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes and controls, including automation opportunities.

Person specification:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within management accounting, reporting, or a similar area.
• Good understanding of accounting fundamentals (debits/credits, prepayments, accruals) and management accounts processes.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) are essential; experience with accounting systems (e.g. Navision, SAP, Oracle) is desirable.
• Organised, methodical and able to meet strict reporting deadlines with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Qualifications such as AAT, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent are advantageous but not essential.

What we offer:

• A collaborative, supportive team environment within a recognised regional media company.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits applicable to the Dubai location.