Head of Finance
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About the Role
Techniline Electronics is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the finance function of a 30-year-old Dubai-based trading group. The role requires a fully qualified accountant with 15+ years of experience, including 5 years in the UAE, and expertise in multi-entity consolidation, VAT, and statutory audit.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow across multiple legal entities and deliver to CEO/MD by working day 10
- Complete month end book closure within 7 working days (inventory recon, accruals, depreciation, intercompany recon, trial balance, FS preparation)
- Maintain weekly GP margin tracking and deliver monthly margin reports by brand/channel/segment
- Maintain rolling 6 week cashflow forecast (≤5% variance) and approve daily payments matched to PO and budget
- Lead annual statutory audits across all entities and coordinate with external auditors
- Ensure 100% on time VAT filings and timely corporate tax returns; manage FTA penalty reconsiderations
- Oversee AR (debtor ageing), AP, stock valuation vs ledger, and weekly stock aging/cost saving trackers
- Maintain finance SOP register, banking authority matrices, KYC and signatory updates; run quarterly controls reviews
- Manage and coach direct reports; run quarterly 1:1s and performance management
- Support ERP enhancement, MIS automation, and implementation of fixed processing fee revenue
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant: ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, CA, CMA, or CPA
- Minimum 15 years' total post qualification finance experience
- Minimum 5 years' UAE finance experience
- Hands on experience preparing consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities
- Resident in UAE or able to relocate within 30 days
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The Role
- Senior finance role at a 30 year old UAE group with 5 entities
- Direct partnership with CEO and MD
- Suitable for a seasoned finance professional with 15+ years' experience
What you'll do
- Prepare consolidated P&L, balance sheet and cashflow across multiple legal entities and deliver to CEO/MD by working day 10
- Complete month end book closure within 7 working days
- Maintain weekly GP margin tracking and deliver monthly margin reports by brand/channel/segment
- Maintain rolling 6 week cashflow forecast (≤5% variance) and approve daily payments matched to PO and budget
- Lead annual statutory audits across all entities and coordinate with external auditors
- Ensure 100% on time VAT filings and timely corporate tax returns; manage FTA penalty reconsiderations
- Oversee AR, AP, stock valuation vs ledger, and weekly stock aging/cost saving trackers
- Maintain finance SOP register, banking authority matrices, KYC and signatory updates; run quarterly controls reviews
- Manage and coach direct reports; run quarterly 1:1s and performance management
- Support ERP enhancement, MIS automation, and implementation of fixed processing fee revenue
What we're looking for
- Fully qualified accountant: ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, CA, CMA, or CPA (no part qualified)
- Minimum 15 years' total post qualification finance experience
- Minimum 5 years' UAE finance experience
- Hands on experience preparing consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities
- Resident in UAE or able to relocate within 30 days
Mandatory Skills
- Financial Reporting
- UAE VAT
- Statutory Audit
- Multi Entity Consolidation
- Inventory Accounting
Perks & Benefits
- 30 year established business with stable ownership and clear succession framework
- Direct partnership with CEO and MD; quarterly strategic involvement (OPSP)
- Performance reviewed annually with potential compensation adjustment
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Statutory benefits as per UAE Labour Law (visa, medical, annual ticket, 30 days annual leave, gratuity)
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