Finance Specialist

Job Overview

The Finance Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring the integrity of the chart of accounts, and supporting business units through timely and insightful financial reporting. The role exists to provide commercial and analytical support that strengthens financial stability, profitability, and long-term growth. It also involves overseeing accounting procedures, preparing and interpreting forecasts, budgets, and risk analyses to aid effective decision-making and compliance with Group standards.

Company Overview

Emirates Flight Catering is a leading provider of airline catering and support services. The company is dedicated to culinary excellence and innovation in aviation hospitality services, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emirates Flight Catering delivers high-quality catering solutions to various airlines and clients.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, review, and enhance financial policies, procedures, and management information systems to ensure alignment with EK Group requirements.
• Prepare accurate, timely, and insightful management reports, including KPIs and benchmarks, to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Perform general ledger (GL) scrutiny and prepare technical accounting papers on key matters such as goodwill/PPE impairment, ECL, inventory valuation, and IFRS 16 assessments to ensure IFRS and Group policy compliance.
• Lead monthly and periodic book closures in coordination with accounting teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.
• Periodically review the chart of accounts, business structures, and accounting processes to identify and implement opportunities for simplification, efficiency, and stronger internal controls.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external entities to ensure timely resolution of critical financial and operational issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor*s degree in accounting or commerce or equivalent from recognized university.
• Mandatory professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA or ACCA).
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in finance & account and audit.
• Exposure of working with Big-4 audit *' highly preferred
• Advanced excel MS excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within Emirates Flight Catering.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Contribute financial insights to strategic planning and operational reviews.
• Exposure to global standards and best practices in finance.