Location – Dubai, UAE

Salary – 60,000 – 70,000 AED/ month + benefits

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent financial designation (e.g., CFA, CMA).
• Proven track record of success in a CFO role or equivalent position within GCC region.
• Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle , Microsoft Dynamics).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with executive teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Strong decision-making capabilities and the ability to adapt to changing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Planning:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's short- and long-term goals.
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
  • Analyze financial trends and provide actionable insights to the executive team to support informed decision-making.
• Financial Reporting and Compliance:
  • Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting requirements, and other relevant legal obligations.
  • Coordinate audits and regulatory filings, working closely with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, developing strategies to protect the company's assets and financial stability.
  • Oversee the company's insurance, investments, and risk management practices, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing exposure to potential losses.
  • Manage liquidity and ensure the availability of capital for the company's operations and growth initiatives.
• Financial Control and Operations:
  • Establish robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard the company's assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Supervise the finance and accounting teams, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to established standards.
  • Optimize the company's working capital and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Team Leadership:
  • Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and professional development.
  • Promote collaboration across departments to ensure alignment of financial strategies with business objectives.
• Investment and Funding Management:
  • Lead efforts in raising capital, managing debt, and exploring new investment opportunities to support the company's growth.
  • Provide financial input on mergers, acquisitions, and other business ventures, evaluating their financial feasibility and potential impact.
  • Monitor and evaluate the company's capital structure, ensuring an optimal balance between debt and equity.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with the CEO and other executives to define the company's financial vision and strategy.
  • Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership on all financial matters.
• Business Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
  • Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs.
• IPO Preparation:
  • Actively lead the company's preparation for an initial public offering (IPO).
  • Coordinate with legal, accounting, and other relevant teams to ensure a successful IPO process.

About the role:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO plays a crucial role in financial planning, risk management, cash flow management, and overall financial performance. The CFO ensures the company's financial stability while supporting its strategic goals and objectives.