Head of Finance
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About the Role
A 30-year-old Dubai-based trading group seeks an experienced finance leader to own the finance function. You will prepare consolidated financial statements, manage cash flow, lead audits, and oversee VAT/tax compliance.
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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
- 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
- Lead annual statutory audits across all entities and coordinate with external auditors
- Ensure 100% on time VAT filings and timely corporate tax returns
- Oversee AR, AP, stock valuation, and weekly stock aging/cost saving trackers
- Maintain finance SOP register, banking authority matrices, KYC and signatory updates
- 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
- We are a 30 year old Dubai based trading group looking for an experienced finance leader to take ownership of our finance function.
- This role will suit a seasoned finance professional with 15+ years' experience who values scope, autonomy, and a stable business.
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 (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.
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.
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).
Pay
- AED 15,000.00 AED 18,000.00 per month.
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