Responsibilities:
· 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.
Skills
· 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.