Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO DUBAI AED 70K 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. 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. Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities. Contribute to fund raising for the group Review Term Sheets, CTAs, & loan documents. Ensuring all terms of loan documents are aligned with terms as negotiated with banks, and that these are practical from a business operations point of view You must be familiar with financial covenants calculations, and Financial Derivatives required for calculating & executing Hedges You will have a solid knowledge of banking & trade finance products, both from a funding perspective & a business operations requirements You must be able to maintain strong relationships with the banks & have good negotiation skills to manage & resolve issues with the banks, whether related to funding, cash management, or business operations Maintain close relationships with contacts at subsidiary businesses and be able to address their banking and treasury needs Ensure the Group and its subsidiary businesses Approved Bank Mandates are constantly complied with Lead the Cash Management and Forecasting process, liaising with different stakeholders & constantly monitoring and updating cash forecasts. Maintain oversight of the group's cash balance, ensuring that cash is managed efficiently to maximize shareholder returns Maintain strict Financial Controls at all times, ensuring compliance with Policies, Procedures, and Delegation of Authority Management of the AP, AR, GL functions Ensure the monthly close is completed on time, in line with the reporting calendar, and that all checks & controls are performed, and that monthly MIS reports are produced accurately on time Ensure the group is VAT compliant, and this is filed accurately and timely Ensure the procurement process is in line with the company's policy Take an active role in the business planning process Constantly review internal policies and procedures, identifying gaps, enhancing existing processes & procedures Keep up to date with local, regional & global economic / market trends when it comes to financial management Help to develop a fully automated process for payments, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and reducing risk Support the leadership by taking on special projects / ad hoc requirements Lead system Implementations / Upgrades Build strong relationships internally & externally with all relevant stakeholders Position Requirements The successful candidate will demonstrate; A minimum of 15 years professional experience within Finance / Accounting Experience with major diversified groups in U.A.E A minimum of a Finance or accounting Related degree, preferably you will have a formal accounting qualification (MBA / CPA / CFA/CA) You will be a strong communicator & negotiator, with excellent analytical and communications skills We are looking for a candidate with flexible and adaptable character, who is highly driven to achieve success supporting the Board of Directors. You will value positive leadership, with a focus on talent development for your people, and driving a high performance, collaborative team culture. You will be an individual who takes initiative, thinks strategically and makes an active effort to influence and communicate with others. You will take pride and accountability in your work and constantly seek to deliver excellence in everything you do. Personal Attributes Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

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