Vice President Finance

Job Description : VP FINANCE UAE Full oversight of the financial, accounting, reporting, budgetary, treasury, taxation and audit requirements for Pipeline Services Division. Full oversight and responsibility for operational finance requirements. Advise and assist the division leader on all financial matters in particular the formulation of the BUs financial strategies to meet corporation objectives. Recommends and implement proper internal controls and corporate governance measures. Implement prudent fiscal management of all the BU’s financial assets. In charge of the overall risk management requirements of the BU, working with other departments in monitoring and managing enterprise wide risk of the BU’s business. Responsible for the statutory, accounting and reporting compliance requirements of the division. Works closely with Corporate Finance to ensure that the BU’s funding requirements are adequate and servicing of such borrowing are properly managed. Requirements Qualified Accountant – with relevant graduate qualification and/or equivalent business experience. 18 - 20 years related work experience with combination of audit, finance operations, international project management (financial, funding, taxation, risk management etc), with at least 5 years in a senior management role. Substantial and relevant work experience within the oil and gas, manufacturing and/or construction sectors. Significant managerial experience of overseeing financial operations and strategic finance reporting. Strong understanding of operational financial activities and exhibits traits that reflect ability to manage this. Experience working in a global business environment with a sound understanding of global processes and best practices. Experience in devising and implementing strategic development and resource plans, particularly in the areas of service development, staff development and the management of change. Significant demonstrated experience of preparation of management and annual accounts, business analysis and management information. Demonstrated experience and understanding of P&L and Cash Flow Analysis and reporting and trend analysis and forecasting. Experience developing and driving strong internal controls and corporate governance measures. Strong networking and interpersonal skills. Able to exercise diplomacy and build partnerships and consensus, within teams and among other stakeholders. Commercially astute and able to effectively communicate complex financial data and information to managers with non-financial expertise.

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