Finance Director

Job description / Role

Our client, a global media group, is looking to hire a Finance Director for their newly launched channel based in Cyprus.

Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the complete the financial management, accounting, tax and treasury activities of the channel and its operation.
- Responsible for setting up the finance function, policies and procedures.
- Manage business profitability by working closely with the General manager, and facilitate management decision making by serving as an interface between Finance and the Business.
- Manage the financial audits and ensure tax compliance.
- Responsible for the annual budget as well as monthly forecasts and other corporate reporting requirements.
- Responsible for monthly performance review, timely management reporting and analysis, forecast and annual budget.
- Ensure proper cost management and working capital management.
- Responsible for building and developing the finance team.
- Lead ad hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

- Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, CPA, CMA or ACCA)
- Ideally an Arabic speaker
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, resolve non-recurring issues and introduce process improvement
- Ability to lead, coach and develop a team

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.