Opportunity #352

The Client:

A diversified group with more than 120 companies in the UAE covering multiple industries ranging from Construction, Development, Hospitality, FMCG, and Education is looking to hire a CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.


• Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts


• Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.


• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.


• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies, and regulatory action.


• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions.


• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.


• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, and consolidation, and reporting to the Company


• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.


• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant role.


• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.


• Experience in a diversified group, investment background, with knowledge in hospitality.


• Big 4 experience is a plus.


• Master's degree is a plus.


• Solid experience in Capital raising, Financial structuring, Investment analysis, and risk management.