Group Financial Director
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About the Role
American Hospital Dubai seeks a Group Financial Director to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of financial operations. The role directs financial planning, budgeting, internal controls, and reporting while ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and JCI standards.
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Responsibilities
- Leads implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure financial integrity
- Supports CFO in shaping remuneration, incentive, and financial strategies
- Oversees preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, financial projections, and long term strategic planning
- Manages working capital including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and cash flow
- Ensures compliance with UAE financial regulations, IFRS, VAT, and hospital policies
- Oversees Wage Protection System (WPS), End of Service Benefits (EOSB), and GPSSA pension contributions
- Leads internal control framework development and resolution of audit findings
- Collaborates with hospital departments, suppliers, auditors, banks, and community physicians on financial matters
- Supervises, mentors, and develops finance department staff
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Commerce, or related field
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent professional certification
- Minimum 10 12 years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles, preferably within healthcare
- Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and healthcare accounting standards
- Knowledge of UAE regulations including WPS, EOSB, GPSSA pensions, VAT, and labour laws
- Knowledge of ERP and hospital financial systems (e.g., Oracle Cerner, Lawson)
- Skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning
- Skills in leadership and development of senior and mid level finance staff
- Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred
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Position Summary
- Provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of the hospital's financial operations, ensuring integrity, efficiency, and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Directs financial planning, budgeting, internal controls, and reporting, while safeguarding compliance with UAE regulations, international accounting standards, and JCI requirements.
- Partners with hospital executives and department heads to drive profitability, optimise resources, manage financial risks, and support the hospital's growth strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads the implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure financial integrity.
- Supports the CFO in shaping remuneration, incentive, and financial strategies to enhance organisational performance.
- Oversees the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, financial projections, and long term strategic planning.
- Provides financial insights and recommendations to guide executive decision making and profitability improvement.
- Manages working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and cash flow.
- Oversees banking relationships, treasury management, and cash flow forecasting.
- Reviews and approves Profit & Loss accounts, balance sheets, financial ratios, and cost volume profit analyses.
- Ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and general ledger postings.
- Oversees the hospital's Fixed Asset Register and depreciation policies.
- Ensures compliance with UAE financial regulations, IFRS, VAT, and hospital policies.
- Oversees Wage Protection System (WPS), End of Service Benefits (EOSB), and GPSSA pension contributions.
- Drives departmental compliance with JCI standards and audit readiness.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Commerce, or related field.
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent professional certification.
- Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred.
Professional Experience
- Minimum ten to twelve (10 12) years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least five (5) years in senior leadership roles, preferably within the healthcare industry.
- Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and healthcare accounting standards.
- Knowledge of revenue cycle management, CAPEX/OPEX budgeting, and healthcare service pricing.
- Knowledge of UAE regulations, including WPS, EOSB, GPSSA pensions, VAT, and labour laws.
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit processes, and financial risk management practices.
- Knowledge of ERP and hospital financial systems (e.g., Oracle Cerner, Lawson).
- Knowledge of insurance, treasury, and financial risk management policies.
- Skills in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Skills in leadership and development of senior and mid level finance staff.
- Skills in negotiation and stakeholder management with suppliers, auditors, and regulators.
- Skills in ERP/BI systems optimisation, dashboard development, and process automation.
- Skills in problem solving and executive level decision making.
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