Description
Shipa Delivery is a fast-growing digital last-mile logistics provider operating across UAE, KSA, and Kuwait under the Agility Logistics umbrella. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to own the complete financial cycle of our business — a hands-on, high-impact role where you will be equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves on daily operations.
From monthly close and management reporting through budgeting, audit, and day-to-day AP/AR — you will be the financial backbone of the organization and the key interface between business units and senior management. Fluency in AI tools for finance is a plus.
Role summary
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Finance Manager to partner with key business units and provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making. The role is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, cash flow management, and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, proficiency in finance systems, data analytics, and AI-powered tools, with a proven ability to drive profitability, efficiency, and business growth.
Key responsibilities
Financial reporting
End-to-end monthly closing across all three entities
MIS reports to senior management and shareholders' office
Quarterly and annual financial statements (IFRS/applicable standards)
Ad hoc project-specific financial analyses
AP, AR & Reconciliations
Oversee high-volume AP/AR and credit control
Multi-entity bank and intercompany reconciliations
Monitor receivables and resolve billing disputes
Drive continuous improvement in AP/AR workflows
Budgeting, forecasting & treasury
Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting — UAE, KSA, Kuwait
Cash flow monitoring and proactive funding management
Banking relationships and capital allocation coordination
Cost analysis and profitability reviews
Audit, compliance, tax & team
Coordinate annual statutory audit with external auditors
UAE VAT and Corporate Tax filing; KSA and Kuwait compliance
Lead and develop a decentralized finance team across three markets
Drive automation and AI-powered tooling across finance workflows
Requirements
Qualifications & experience
CA / ACA / ACCA / CPA or master's in finance/accounting
8–12 years progressive finance experience; 3+ years in a management role
Full-cycle hands-on: reporting, AP/AR, budgeting, audit, tax
Prior logistics, freight, or transaction-intensive industry experience is a strong plus
UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and multi-jurisdictional GCC compliance familiarity
Skills & competencies
Advanced Excel; ERP proficiency (Odoo, SAP, Oracle or similar)
Strong analytical mindset with sharp attention to detail
Ability to translate financials into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders
Confident communicator — comfortable with senior leadership and external parties
Experience leading distributed or remote finance teams
Open to AI tools to modernize and automate finance operations