Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO DUBAI Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Energy Trading House Location: Dubai, UAE. Salary: Commensurate with experience/200-250,000USD Responsibilities: Ownership of the full financial functions of the trading business in all jurisdictions (particularly the Middle East and European markets) across cash management, trade finance, budgeting and financial reporting Line management of accounting and trade finance functions (team of 3) across Dubai and London Manage financial elements of commercial and strategic deals, investments and portfolio tasks alongside CEO and the leadership team Oversee trader PnL reviews, bonus structuring and calculations Drive commercial strategy and success of the finance function, whilst complying with all aligned national, international and local compliance and requirements Develop structures and procedures for best practice across the business Meet with, build and retain relationships with banks for trade finance flow and longevity, maintaining accurate accounts and records to ensure access Moonlighting in COO responsibilities where required, with a hands-on approach to hiring, staff management and operational excellence alongside the CEO Ad-hoc commercial, financial and operational tasks as required to drive the growth and success of the business Full availability and presence to deal with all issues falling under the responsibility of the CFO in a timely and proactive manner Travel to European offices regularly, working with teams across the trading and family office structures on all financial matters relating to the business/portfolio and group company We would love to hear from you if you have: 20+ years PQE in a financial leadership role as CFO/Financial Director in an energy or oil trading business Excellent commercial acumen with a solid understanding of nuance in financial oversight in an international trading environment Proactive management of financial matters and experience in driving commercial success via a fluid finance department Experience in managing a team of finance professionals (accountancy/trade finance etc.) Prior experience in working with European and Middle Eastern banks on trade finance matters Excellent accountancy and financial compliance skills/relevant qualifications Degree educated in finance/international trade/related field A thorough knowledge of the oil and energy trading markets in the EMEA region Fluency in English (mandatory) and Russian (preferred but not essential)

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