Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Opportunity #352

The Client:

A diversified group with more than 120 companies in the UAE covering multiple industries ranging from Construction, Development, Hospitality, FMCG, and Education is looking to hire a CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
• Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies, and regulatory action.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions.
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, and consolidation, and reporting to the Company
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant role.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in a diversified group, investment background, with knowledge in hospitality.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Solid experience in Capital raising, Financial structuring, Investment analysis, and risk management.