Head - Finance - CA

Head of Finance - Dubai

Job Description:

One of our clients is a large trading & distribution company operating globally. They are looking for a Head of Finance based in Dubai to support businesses in international geographies.

Key Responsibilities of the role are to manage:

Periodic Financial Reporting:

- Ensure timely and accurate financial & management reporting to business stakeholders, in accordance with agreed schedules and standards.

Banking and Financial Institution Relations:

- Maintain and strengthen relationships with banks and financial institutions to arrange funding as needed to support ongoing operations and expansion plans.

Interest Cost Optimization:

- Minimize interest expenses through strategic negotiations and by leveraging financial products and operational efficiencies to ensure the business remains competitive.

Insurance and Credit Risk Management:

- Manage overall insurance costs with a focus on credit insurance, a critical component for sales enablement and business growth.

- Negotiate with existing providers and explore new solutions, including non-recourse factoring, to improve coverage and cost-effectiveness.

Collaboration with internal Business Teams:

- Partner closely with the business units to understand their operational and financial needs, providing proactive and tailored financial support.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with business teams and senior management, ensuring cost estimates align with strategic targets and goals.

Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to laws, regulations and reporting obligations with government agencies, including tax authorities across multiple jurisdictions.

Corporate Coordination and Projects:

- Collaborate with corporate headquarters on reporting, compliance, and regional or group-level projects related to corporate structure and strategy.

Ideal candidate profile:

- Professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant / ACCA

- Minimum 20 years of post qualification experience, of which majority in International Trading businesses is a must

- Exposure of managing Finance for the Middle East is an absolute must and exposure to western markets in Europe / Americas is highly advantageous

- Managing international team of qualified Finance and Accounting professionals is a must