Lead all accounting and finance activities across the business, including AP, AR, general ledger, and financial reporting
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for leadership
Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with IFRS and UAE regulations
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
Monitor revenue, profitability, operating expenses, cash flow, working capital, and key business drivers
Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, banking relationships, and payment processes
Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures and coordinate annual audits
Oversee legal and contractual matters alongside finance responsibilities, including the review and finalization of contracts and commercial agreements
Partner with leadership and departmental teams on budgeting, cost management, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities
Develop scalable finance processes and identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency
Support the implementation and optimization of finance systems, reporting tools, and KPI dashboards
Lead and develop the finance team while ensuring strong financial governance, accuracy, and accountability

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA, or equivalent
6–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 2–4 years in a finance management or leadership role
Experience within Insurance, InsurTech, FinTech, Financial Services, or Technology sectors
Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and UAE Corporate Tax requirements
Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modelling experience
Experience managing legal and contractual matters, including contract review and finalization
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial insights and support business decision-making
Experience in developing finance processes, controls, and reporting systems
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

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métier - Strategic HR Solutions

Human Resources Services • 1-50 employees

We are a bespoke human resources consultancy that services resourcing needs across all industry sectors. ‚Ä¢ Recruitments & Staff Outsourcing ‚Ä¢ Training & Development ‚Ä¢ Performance & Rewards Management ‚Ä¢ Policies & Procedures Framework ‚Ä¢ Project Management ‚Ä¢ General Adm…

Key Responsibilities

Lead all accounting and finance activities across the business, including AP, AR, general ledger, and financial reporting
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for leadership
Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with IFRS and UAE regulations
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
Monitor revenue, profitability, operating expenses, cash flow, working capital, and key business drivers
Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, banking relationships, and payment processes
Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures and coordinate annual audits
Oversee legal and contractual matters alongside finance responsibilities, including the review and finalization of contracts and commercial agreements
Partner with leadership and departmental teams on budgeting, cost management, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities
Develop scalable finance processes and identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency
Support the implementation and optimization of finance systems, reporting tools, and KPI dashboards
Lead and develop the finance team while ensuring strong financial governance, accuracy, and accountability

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA, or equivalent
6–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 2–4 years in a finance management or leadership role
Experience within Insurance, InsurTech, FinTech, Financial Services, or Technology sectors
Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and UAE Corporate Tax requirements
Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modelling experience
Experience managing legal and contractual matters, including contract review and finalization
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to provide strategic financial insights and support business decision-making
Experience in developing finance processes, controls, and reporting systems
Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

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Sales Service Engineer

Professional Sales Consultant

Marketing & Sales Analyst - Abidjan

Social Media Manager - Abidian / Ivory Coast

Senior Chef Partie

Artificial Intelligence Reporter

Senior Travel Consultant

Storekeeper

Medical Science Liaison - Rare Diseases (with Diagnostics responsibilities Oncology/Rare Diseases) - Lebanon

Software Engineer Intern

Generative AI Creative Technologist (Arabic)

Business Growth Associate

Venture Capital Intern

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Showroom Manager- Nigeria

Salesperson

Company Owner

Business Prospecting Representative

Customer Success Lead

Event Specialist

EUSM Lebanon - European Union Support Mission in Lebanon 1-2026 Call for Contributions (EUSM Lebanon)

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Sales Advisor

Business Development

Computer Science

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HR Volunteer

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