Company Vision
To be the market-leading cycling retailer, educator & experience provider in the GCC.
Company Mission
To grow participation in Cycling and Triathlon to improve wellbeing and happiness.
Company Values
Excellence | Passion | Integrity | Innovation | Commitment
Role Purpose
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Lead and manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring all journals, accruals, and prepayments are posted accurately and on time. Ensure the accuracy of the numbers.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and profit & loss statements for all Wolfi's Group entities for discussion with senior management. Produce variance analysis reports that compare actual performance against the budget and prior periods, with clear commentary.
- Prepare & circulate multiple monthly reports to stakeholders as per fixed timelines.
Inventory & Retail Finance
- Support the Finance Manager in monitoring inventory valuation, stock ageing reports, and slow-moving stock provisions.
- Review and analyse retail store financial performance including sales, margins, shrinkage, and cost variances.
- Work closely with the operations and buying teams to ensure financial accuracy of purchase orders and stock movements.
Internal Controls & Audit
- Implement, monitor, and continuously improve internal financial controls across all Group entities.
- Ensure adherence to the Group's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations as requested.
- Identify and escalate any control weaknesses, fraud risks, or compliance gaps to the Finance Manager promptly.
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Supervise and mentor junior finance team members.
- Liaise with department heads, store managers, and operations teams on financial matters.
- Support FM/CSGO/CEO on ad hoc financial analysis and reports.
VAT, Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare and file quarterly UAE VAT returns accurately and on time in accordance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.
- Support the Group's UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including maintaining transfer pricing documentation for related party transactions.
- Assist with implementing e-invoicing (FTA mandate) and ensure all invoicing processes are compliant.
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (Intermediate minimum) / Bachelor of Commerce.
- Minimum 10 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in the UAE.
- Knowledge of UAE VAT & Corporate Tax and related FTA compliance.
- Strong MS Excel skills, advanced level including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling, and MIS reporting.
- Experience in a retail, FMCG, or multi-entity business environment.
- Excellent spoken and written English — all reporting and communication within the Finance team and the group is conducted in English.
- Demonstrable experience managing month-end close independently.
- Knowledge of Xero and Cin7 systems, as well as a UAE driving licence, is a plus.
Ideal Candidate
- UAE VAT & Corporate Tax compliance.
- Month-end close ownership.
- Retail/multi-entity finance experience.
- Advanced Excel & MIS reporting.
- Internal controls & audit.
- Integrity & commitment.