Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and directing the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and shareholder reports. Additionally, they will provide leadership, direction, and management of the finance and accounting team while also providing financial strategies and recommendations to the CEO.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and shareholder reports
- Provide leadership direction and management of the finance and accounting team
- Provide financial strategies and recommendations to the CEO
- Manage with an executive team a strong ERP system, ensuring efficient utilization and establishing a costing function to ensure lean operation practices
- Establish and develop relations with senior management and external parties and stakeholders
- Manage the process of financial forecasting and budgeting and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting
- Empower the treasury management activities, including cash flow management, financing activities, and financial risk management
- Advise on long-term business and financial planning
- Build and review all formal finance/HR-IT related procedures
- Support the CEO with any requests and reports needed for the business
- Revisit and build a solid authority matrix
- Empower policies and procedures to support the controlled business environment
- Manage the external audit process
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership position
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- In-depth knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
- Experience in managing ERP systems and financial reporting software
- Ability to manage and optimize financial operations while providing strategic guidance to the CEO
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Fluent in Arabic and English languages
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.