Finance Manager

Job description / Role

Job Purpose:
To prepare the accounts and ensure maintenance of financial controls for the RMDK UAE. Also ensure that all local statutory compliances are adhered to.

Key Accountabilities:
• To adhere to all policy & procedures as established and set out in divisional accounting manual
• To ensure accurate accounting records are kept to provide prompt and reliable management information for UAE operations
• Developing and executing the financial reporting of the businesses using Axapta
• Help develop new businesses in a start up situation
• Attend to legal, tax, company secretarial and statutory matters arising in UAE and ensure timely compliance to all Local statutory compliances.
• Take part in the development of our Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system
• Manage completion of month-end and year-end reporting to division and in line with Regional requirements and timetables
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and plans and monitor performance against same
• Monitoring of policies, practices and procedures to ensure adequate financial and internal controls are maintained over the companies’ assets and activities.
• To ensure the companies operate within their financial facilities and that any additional funding requirements are promptly advised to the Regional Finance Director.
• To intervene at any level, where financial policies and procedures are not being followed
• Monitor and report financial performance through a system of KPI’s, targets and appraisals
• To access and manage credit risk, improve debtor management and maximise cash collection
• Ensure stock takes are carried out as per company requirements and results promptly analysed and processed after appropriate investigations.
• In conjunction with Regional IT, ensure all data processing and management information required by the business is provided on a timely and accurate basis.
• Involvement in assessing the competence of Finance and Admin staff whether for recruitment, promotion, training, discipline or dismissals and to manage the appraisal process of such staff.
• To liaise with Company’s Bankers, Auditors and other professional advisers and to maintain major customer/ supplier/partner relationships as required
• Other areas of responsibility will include: import/export administration including L/C’s, licensing, contracts and agreements, capital investment appraisals.
• Ad hoc reporting internally and externally
• Be aware of and adhere to the Company’s Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Key Competencies:
• Planning and organising – Organises and schedules events, activities and resources. Monitors timescales and plans.
• Persuasiveness – Influences and convinces others in a way that results in acceptance, agreement or behaviour change.
• Specialist knowledge- Understands technical or professional aspects of work and continually maintains technical knowledge.
• Problem solving and analysis- Analyses issues and breaks them down into their component parts. Makes systematic and rational judgments based on relevant information.
• Oral communication – Speaks clearly, fluently and in a compelling manner to both individuals and groups.
• Written communication- Writes in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate grammar, style and language.
• Commercial awareness- Understands and applies commercial and financial principles. Views issues in terms of costs, profits, markets and added value.
• Action orientation/Drive for results – Demonstrates a readiness to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action to achieve results.
• Interpersonal/Cultural sensitivity – Interacts with others in a sensitive and effective way.
• Resilience – Maintains effective work behaviour in the face of setbacks or pressure.
• Attention to detail & Accuracy

Requirements

Qualifications:
• Qualified accountant with 5 years + post qualifying experience in Middle East
• Experience of working for a multinational preferably in an industrial or construction industry

Knowledge & Experience:
• Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Understanding of local rules and regulations and local accounting practices and tax matters
• Knowledge of economic principles
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Knowledge and experience of related computer applications
• Experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice

Skills and Personal Qualities:
• Good knowledge of ERP software and strong accounting and reporting background in a multi site operation.
• Advanced Excel user and proficient with other MS office software
• Capability to work under stress and as a team-member. Have to be able to communicate well at all levels of employees
• Fluency in English
• Problem solver with a positive “can do” attitude
• Time Management
• Analytical Capacity
• Strong drive and commitment to succeed.
• Well organised and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding and respect for confidentiality.
• High sense of personal integrity.
• Professional and ethical in all that they do.

Specific local requirements:
• Thorough knowledge of local (Federal/ state) statutory financial laws and regulations and strict compliance.

About the Company

From humble beginnings in the early 1970s, when RMD first started exporting its products to the Middle East, the business has continued to expand its presence, and enhance its service offering across the Middle East region. Today, this makes us one of the leading players in the formwork market in the region.

Having initially opened a branch in the late 1970s in Iraq, the business expanded its focus to encompass Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt. RMD Kwikform today operates through 11 locations in the region.

RMDK’s philosophy is to offer its customers “added value”. We are involved at every stage of the project, consulting with our customers in order to fully understand their requirements, develop tailored design solutions, assist with planning and implementation, and offering dedicated technical site service to support the project. By combining design and engineering expertise, world leading systems and unmatched service levels, RMD Kwikform has become a leader in the formwork and falsework market.