Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Manage all finance and accounting operations across the Group.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, and VAT regulations.

• Develop and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.

• Perform financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations to Executive Management.

• Monitor profitability and financial performance of each subsidiary.

• Prepare consolidated financial reports for the Group.

Treasury & Banking

• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity requirements.

• Maintain banking relationships and negotiate banking facilities.

• Monitor fund transfers between group entities.

• Oversee foreign currency transactions where applicable.

• Ensure effective working capital management.

• Supervise payment approvals and treasury controls.

Accounting

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Ensure timely bank reconciliations.

• Review general ledger entries and month-end closing.

• Monitor fixed assets and depreciation schedules.

• Maintain accurate accounting records.

• Supervise payroll accounting.

Taxation & Compliance

• Manage Corporate Tax compliance.

• Manage VAT registration, filings, and reconciliations.

• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.

• Ensure statutory compliance across all group entities.

• Maintain accounting policies and internal financial procedures.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare financial models and investment evaluations.

• Conduct feasibility studies for new projects and acquisitions.

• Prepare management dashboards and KPI reports.

• Analyse project profitability and return on investment.

• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Leadership

• Lead and mentor the finance team.

• Develop departmental KPIs.

• Improve finance processes through automation and technology.

• Coordinate with all departments to ensure financial discipline.

• Support strategic business planning and executive decision-making.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent is highly preferred.

• MBA in Finance is an advantage.

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Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of finance and accounting experience.

• At least 3–5 years in a Finance Manager or similar leadership role.

• UAE experience is mandatory.

• Experience in holding companies or multi-entity organizations is preferred.

• Experience in construction, engineering, real estate, or investment sectors is an advantage.

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Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS.

• Strong understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with ERP systems.

• Financial modelling and forecasting.

• Budget preparation and cost control.

• Treasury and cash flow management.

• Consolidated financial reporting.

• Audit coordination.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely issuance of monthly financial reports.

• Accuracy of financial statements.

• Budget adherence and variance management.

• Cash flow optimization.

• Timely VAT and Corporate Tax filings.

• Reduction in debtor collection periods.

• Improvement in working capital.

• Successful completion of annual audits.

• ERP and finance process improvements.

• Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.