Senior Finance Manager - Tax, Payroll & Fixed Assets

At Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), we are looking for an accomplished and forward-thinking Senior Finance Manager – Tax, Payroll & Fixed Assets to join our Finance leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced UAE National finance professional to lead critical financial functions, strengthen governance and compliance, and drive operational excellence within a large-scale, fast-paced organisation.

Reporting to the AVP – Finance Operations, you will oversee Tax, Payroll and Fixed Assets operations, lead a team of finance professionals and champion process and system improvements that support efficiency, accuracy and financial integrity.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead Critical Finance Operations

• Oversee Tax, Payroll and Fixed Assets functions, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial operations.
• Manage tax compliance, regulatory reporting and governance, minimising financial and regulatory risks.
• Direct payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payments supported by effective controls.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, reconciliations and reporting to safeguard company assets.

Drive Governance & Financial Excellence

• Strengthen financial controls, compliance frameworks and audit readiness.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and accounting standards, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Lead period-end reporting and reconciliations, delivering reliable financial insights to support business decisions.

Champion Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead ERP implementation, process automation and system enhancements across Tax, Payroll and Fixed Assets.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and strengthen financial governance.
• Develop and implement policies, standard operating procedures and best practices to support scalable operations.

Lead People & Build Strong Partnerships

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Finance team.
• Build strong working relationships with HR, Legal, Procurement, Operations, auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• UAE National with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive Finance experience, including demonstrated experience in a senior management role.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, CPA or CIMA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance, payroll operations, fixed asset accounting and financial governance.
• Experience with JD Edwards or a comparable ERP system.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex financial operations and drive process improvements.
• Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgement and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Why Join Emirates Flight Catering?

At EKFC, you'll be part of an organisation that plays a vital role in supporting one of the world's leading aviation hubs.

This position offers the opportunity to lead essential finance operations, contribute to business transformation and strengthen financial governance while developing your leadership career within a dynamic and complex business environment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a UAE National finance professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for operational excellence and the ambition to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

and explore your next career opportunity with Emirates Flight Catering.

Please note: This opportunity is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.