Assistant Manager Finance

Job Overview

Gaelan Medical Trade, a fast-growing pharmaceutical distributor in Dubai, is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Finance Manager to oversee accounting and financial operations for its distribution business and retail pharmacy outlets.

Company Overview

Gaelan Medical is a Dubai-based pharmaceutical distributor powering the UAE’s healthcare ecosystem. Part of Ghassan Aboud Holding, Gaelan Medical focuses on creating demand, building brand visibility, and delivering service from warehouse to ward.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
• Experience: 3-5 years

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate books of accounts for the distribution business and all pharmacy outlets.
• Reconcile general ledger, sub-ledgers, and intercompany accounts.
• Prepare financial reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.
• Manage daily sales reconciliation from POS systems across all pharmacy branches.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and coordinate external & internal audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; professional certifications preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience in pharmaceutical distribution or retail pharmacy operations in the UAE (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT, inventory accounting, and pharmacy POS systems.
• Experience with ERP systems (NAVISION, SAP or similar).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing pharmaceutical distributor in the UAE.
• Exposure to both pharmaceutical distribution and retail pharmacy financial operations.
• Chance to enhance skills in UAE VAT regulations and financial reporting.
• Collaborative environment with procurement, warehouse, and HR teams.
• Professional growth within Ghassan Aboud Holding company.