General Manager

Job Description : General Manager Finance Experience: Minimum 20 years (Age below 45 years) Qualification: Chartered Accountant Preferred industry: Shipping & Logistics Department: Finance & Accounts, MUSCAT OMAN Location: GCC (Oman / UAE / Regional Operations) Reporting To: Cluster Director of P&L Cluster ________________________________________ Role Purpose To lead and manage the financial strategy, planning, compliance, and performance of the Shipping & Logistics business, ensuring financial health, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and strategic decision support aligned with business growth in the GCC region. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Strategy & Leadership · Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives. · Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team for business expansion, investments, and operational efficiency. · Drive profitability, cost control, and capital efficiency across shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics operations. ________________________________________ 2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) · Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. · Monitor financial performance vs budget and provide variance analysis. · Support pricing strategies for shipping, freight, warehousing, and logistics services. · Conduct feasibility studies for new projects, routes, or service lines. ________________________________________ 3. Accounting & Financial Reporting · Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS. · Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed asset management. · Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. · Consolidate financials across multiple business units/entities. ________________________________________ 4. Compliance & Governance · Ensure compliance with GCC tax regulations (VAT, Corporate Tax where applicable). · Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities. · Strengthen internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks. · Ensure compliance with shipping, port authority, and logistics-related financial regulations. ________________________________________ 5. Treasury & Cash Flow Management · Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships. · Optimize funding, credit facilities, and liquidity. · Oversee forex risk management due to international shipping transactions. ________________________________________ 6. Cost Control & Operational Finance · Monitor and control operational costs (fuel, freight, port charges, warehousing, fleet maintenance). · Improve cost efficiency and margins across logistics operations. · Drive automation and financial process improvements. ________________________________________ 7. Business Partnering · Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams. · Provide financial insights for contract negotiations, tenders, and pricing. · Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, mergers, or restructuring. ________________________________________ 8. Team Leadership · Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team across locations. · Ensure strong succession planning and capability building. · Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance. ________________________________________ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) · EBITDA / Profitability improvement · Budget adherence & cost optimization · Working capital efficiency (DSO, DPO, inventory days) · Compliance & audit outcomes · Cash flow stability · Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting

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