CFO

Job description / Role

CFO - Bahrain

Gulf Connexions has been mandated by a well-known financial services firm with a presence across the Mena region as well as Asia to find a Chief Financial Officer to join their expanding team based in Bahrain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for directing & controling the financial & financial planning activities as well as taking responsibility for putting in place & maintaining the current finance policies & procedures.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the daily operation of the Company's accounting and financial functions and for significant contributions to the formulation, implementation, and administration of corporate wide finance related policies and Business goals.
• Preparation of monthly, annual, and other financial reports and statements as requested.
• Responsible for the preparation of the Consolidated Financial statements on quarterly or half-yearly basis.
• Presents on a regular basis the financial results, be these management reports or the audited financial statements, highlighting all variances to budget or forecasts with recommendation for remedial action(s).
• Assists subsidiaries with all aspect of financial, accounting, and reporting requirements including frequent visits.
• Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication. Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure that personnel are well informed of changes in programs, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field or equivalent work experience, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• US, European or Australian trained is an advantage
• Qualified Accountant - ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA - with a strong technical background preferable
• Excellent relationship builder and commercially astute, comfortable partnering with the CEO and COO
• Knowledge of Insurance, Banking or Wealth Management
• Technical expertise in all aspects in all aspects of finance and accounts, including IFRS and IAS with regular updates according to relevant changes in regulations.

About the Company

Gulf Connexions Group is the regions leading specialist recruitment consultancy providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.

Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.

Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.

Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified banking candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region\'s leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivaled employment opportunities.