Global Finance Manager

Job Description : GLOBAL FINANCE MANAGER UAE The Global Finance Manager leads the Accounting Function within the Finance department inclusive of the Treasury Team and Management Accounting and is responsible for all areas relating to accounting and reporting for the Group. You will be responsible for effectively planning, preparing and executing the Company’s internal and external reporting cycle, analysing financial information and ensure cost controllership over operating activities. You will provide necessary technical guidance to the larger Finance department to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, ensuring appropriate internal control procedures, while innovating to increase accuracy and reduce time-to-close. You will closely coordinate with the Head of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, and other departments to ensure an effective accounting finance function, supporting the main business activities. Key Responsibilities Reporting Cycle, Planning & Reporting · Organize and produce efficient and timely internal and external reporting, with relevant content, forward focus, in accordance with Group instructions · Communicate risks and opportunities, explanations of variances, and performance dashboards with key indicators pertinent to the business · Prepare monthly reporting, quarterly reviews, annual budget, business plan, impairment testing in accordance with Group instructions Business Support · Validate setup of new country business models, mindful of local in-country obligations (registration, customs, bonds) in conjunction with Tax, Treasury, Compliance and Legal · Provide ad’hoc analysis and ongoing financial advice all along the chain to maximize profitability and cash within risk tolerances Control and Compliance · Control and monitor revenues, costs and balance sheet accounts of the business lines (fixed assets and operating working capital); work closely with other members of the Finance Function to ensure account reconciliations are performed timely and assist in the relationship with auditors · Control operating cash flow generation by ensuring the proper balance sheet review especially for inventory and receivables; design and monitor cash action plan to improve operating cash generation performance · When appropriated, provide timely accurate information (revenues, costs and provisions, bad debt accruals) to Head of Finance for booking purpose that complies with accounting rules and with relevant documentation · Work with the Finance Function to ensure business is conducted in accordance with regulations, and in compliance with Group policies on Ethics, Internal Control, Financial Security, Accounting rules and policies Debt Covenants; in close cooperation with the Finance Function, ensure the overall compliance system is effective and properly maintained in the business lines Management and Cross Functional Projects · Lead, nurture, motivate, and manage the Accounting team and ensure adequate resources are in place to deliver support to Company · Pioneer new automation and digitalization initiatives · Work with Finance Function and Cross Funtionally to assist with the implementation of Finance related global projects in against the project plan milestone and agreed targets [IT, legal restructuring, etc.] Internal Relations Close coordination with the Head of Finance, CFO and Head of Tax, as well as the broader Finance department. Frequent contact with VP Operations, Project Managers, other Acquisition team members, the Sales and Marketing departments and business line controllers. Regular liaison with the HR team and other departments as necessary. External Relations Contact as appropriate with Auditors, Financial Institutions, Consulting companies and Vendors. Required Competencies · Degree level qualification in Accounting or Finance · CPA qualification or equivalent an advantage but not essential · Ability to challenge and drive through change · Ability to quickly build effective working relationships and internal networks · Previous experience in a management level role within a Finance function or Audit · Strong financial modelling skills

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