Charterhouse Middle East are currently working with a leading asset manager in the GCC, whom are in the process of looking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to oversee all aspects of financial management, reporting and strategy and growth of the group and portfolio.

About the role

This role will take overall ownership of the entire finance department, spanning across all of the asset classes owned by the group. This CFO role shall be heavily geared towards the strategic planning, budgeting processes, with a view towards both financing and the management of banking relationships, to oversee areas of liquidity, treasury and any debt restructuring.

From a governance perspective, the CFO shall also be directly involved in the oversight and control of accounting compliance, regulatory reporting and external audit partnerships. On top of these operational aspects, the CFO shall be expected to manage areas of investment appraisals; to evaluate any M&A activity, JV partnerships, capital expenditure and/or development projects.

About you
Our client will look to recruit a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA) with a specialisation within asset management. The successful candidate will possess both exposure to the regional markets along with international exposure.

Applicants shall be required to demonstrate a track record across the core areas of fund management with a strong bias on Real Estate and Hospitality Portfolios and been responsible for fund strategy and group.