Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the financial strategy and planning for the organization to ensure alignment with the company’s objectives.
· Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance with laws, and alignment with company goals.
· Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans in collaboration with senior leadership.
· Cash Flow Management: Ensure optimal liquidity by managing cash flow and working capital effectively.
· Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company’s financial stability and growth.
· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company adheres to all relevant financial regulations, standards, and UAE financial laws.
· Financial Systems and Processes: Optimize internal financial systems, processes, and controls to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
· Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance and professional growth.
· Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial performance and strategies to key stakeholders, including board members, investors, and auditors.
· Mergers & Acquisitions: Support M&A activities and provide due diligence, financial analysis, and integration strategies.
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. Master’s in Finance is advantageous.
•At least 7 years of progressive experience in financial management, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role such as a Finance Director or CFO.
•Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
•Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certifications are highly desirable.
•CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or other relevant finance certifications are a plus.
•UAE-specific knowledge of VAT, accounting standards, and regulations is an advantage.
NOTICE: Esteemed Candidate, You bear complete responsibility for engaging with the employer througout the hiring process. GulfJobs.com disclaims any responsibility regarding your recruitment. A legitimate employer will never request payment for hiring!