Director Of Finance - Emirati Applicants
Role Purpose Lead the organization’s finance function, ensuring sound financial planning, accurate reporting, effective controls, and responsible management of financial resources. Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decisions, improve financial performance, and align budgets with organizational priorities. Key Responsibilities - Develop and implement the financial strategy, policies, and procedures in line with organizational objectives. - Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term financial planning across departments. - Monitor budget utilization, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to control expenditure. - Oversee accounting operations, month-end and year-end closing, and timely preparation of financial statements. - Present financial results, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and relevant committees. - Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury activities, and banking relationships. - Maintain effective internal controls, financial approval processes, and segregation of duties. - Oversee compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal policies. - Lead internal and external audit coordination and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. - Evaluate business cases, investment proposals, major contracts, and strategic initiatives for financial viability. - Partner with department heads to improve cost efficiency, resource allocation, and financial accountability. - Drive improvements in ERP systems, financial reporting, automation, and data quality. - Lead and develop the finance team, establishing clear responsibilities, performance standards, and succession plans. Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. - Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA is required. - A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is an advantage. - Minimum 12 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years leading a finance function or a substantial finance team. - Demonstrated experience across financial planning, accounting, reporting, treasury, controls, and audit. - Experience managing complex budgets and advising senior executives on financial decisions. - Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards and UAE financial and tax requirements. - Experience within government, semi-government, media, or other complex organizations is preferred. - Strong leadership, analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.