Team Leadership

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Accountants across all group entities (GCC, India, South Africa), with direct reporting lines into this role

• Set performance objectives, conduct reviews, and build finance team capability across all locations

• Standardize processes and reporting practices across jurisdictions

Treasury & Payments

• Review and approve payment transfers and disbursements across all entities prior to release

• Manage banking relationships across multiple jurisdictions, including facility renewals, trade finance, and cash management

• Monitor group liquidity and working capital positions

Compliance & Statutory

• Ensure full tax compliance (VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing where applicable) across GCC, India, and South Africa

• Ensure timely statutory filings, audits, and adherence to local regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction

• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies

Planning & Analysis

• Lead the group budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports for leadership and stakeholders

• Deliver variance analysis, KPI tracking, and financial insights to support business decisions

• Identify cost efficiencies and risk areas across the group, including raw material costs, production variances, and inventory valuation

Governance

• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance across all entities

• Support M&A, new entity setup, or restructuring activities as needed

• Present financial performance to senior management and/or board

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; CA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA (or equivalent) required

2. Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role

3. Prior experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry is preferred, with strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and production-related financial controls

4. Proven experience managing finance operations across multiple countries/entities, ideally including GCC, India, and/or South Africa

5. Strong knowledge of UAE VAT/Corporate Tax laws and familiarity with tax regimes in GCC, India, and South Africa

6. Experience managing banking relationships and treasury functions across jurisdictions

7. Strong people management experience

8. Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Excel

9. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

10. Willingness to travel when required