Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Energy Trading House Location: Dubai, UAE. Salary: Commensurate with experience/200-250,000USD small-mid sized oil and energy trading and services business in Dubai, seeking a dynamic and commercially orientated CFO with deep rooted, international experience in the oil and distillates trading space. 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 10+ 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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