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Senior Manager Finance
Dubai Green Fund “DGF”
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
1 months ago
Financial PlanningFinancial AnalysisBudgetingFinancial ReportingComplianceInternal Controls
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About the Role
Dubai Green Fund (a DEWA subsidiary) seeks a Senior Manager Finance to oversee financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance. The role involves managing the finance function, leading a team, and driving automation initiatives.
Key Skills for This Role
Financial PlanningFinancial AnalysisBudgetingFinancial ReportingComplianceInternal Controls
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and execution of financial strategies and budgets
- Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and provide insights for decision making
- Prepare financial forecasts and models to support business initiatives
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for management and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Coordinate with external and internal auditors during audits
- Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Manage and mentor the finance and admin team
- Conduct in depth financial analysis of investment opportunities, including due diligence and risk assessment
- Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to optimize returns
- Manage treasury function, including cashflow forecasting and coordination with banks
- Communicate financial performance and strategy to internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are highly desirable
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or investment management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting within the investment sector
- Blue chip background preferred, ideally beginning with a Big 4 audit firm
- Exposure to alternative investment houses is an advantage
- Genuine interest and ideally some hands on experience in technology, automation, LLMs, AI, and orchestration for process improvement
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with ERP/accounting software, preferably S4HANA
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About the Company
- The Company is a subsidiary of Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) incorporated in DIFC.
The Position – Senior Manager Finance
- The Senior Manager Finance will assist in overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- This role involves managing the finance function, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and contributing to strategic decision making.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and execution of financial strategies and budgets.
- Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and provide insights for decision making.
- Prepare financial forecasts and models to support business initiatives.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Coordinate with external and internal auditors during quarterly, semi annual and annual audits.
- Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Manage and mentor the finance and admin team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conduct in depth financial analysis of investment opportunities, including due diligence and risk assessment.
- Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to optimize returns.
- Manage treasury function, including cashflow forecasting and coordination with the banks.
- Communicate financial performance and strategy effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or investment management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting within the investment sector.
- Blue chip background preferred, ideally beginning with a Big 4 audit firm.
- Exposure to alternative investment houses is an advantage.
- Genuine interest, and ideally some hands on experience, in technology, automation, LLMs, AI, and orchestration for process improvement.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with ERP/accounting software, preferably S4HANA, will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation techniques for alternative investments (VC/PE).
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Curiosity and a builder's mindset, with enthusiasm for applying new technologies to solve finance problems.
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