Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Lead the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and group reporting standards.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with local GCC accounting and tax regulations (VAT in UAE/KSA, Zakat, UAE Corporate Income Tax).
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, GL maintenance, and period-end close activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the audited financial statements process end-to-end.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Drive the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecast processes across all business units in the region.
• Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. prior year) and provide insightful commentary to senior management.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, capex proposals, and business cases.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash positions and prepare short- and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and optimise working capital across the region.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable cycles to ensure timely collections and payment runs.

Regulatory Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure full compliance with GCC VAT regulations, including timely filing of VAT returns and liaison with the Federal Tax Authority (UAE) or ZATCA (KSA) as applicable.
• Stay current with evolving regional tax legislation (e.g., UAE Corporate Tax) and implement necessary process changes.
• Liaise with legal and compliance teams on entity statutory requirements, licensing, and corporate secretarial matters.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Act as a strategic finance business partner to commercial, operations, and procurement functions.
• Provide financial insights and profitability analysis to support pricing decisions, contract negotiations, and market expansion plans.
• Present financial performance reviews and risk assessments to the CFO and Board.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals across the region.
• Set performance objectives, conduct appraisals, and build succession pipelines within the finance function.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive the adoption and optimization of ERP systems
• Identify process automation opportunities and lead finance digitalization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, SOPs, and the internal controls framework.

Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related
• discipline (mandatory).
• Professional qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA

Experience

• Finance Manager: Minimum 6–8 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Prior experience in the GCC market is an added advantage; multi-country exposure across the region is a strong advantage.
• Industry experience in one or more of the following is preferred: construction and property development

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of IFRS and GCC-specific financial regulations (VAT, Zakat, UAE Corporate Tax).
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High analytical acumen with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to financial integrity.
• Fluency in English is required;