JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Our client is an emerging one-stop-shop website for the best stuff to do, see, feel, gift and buy in the region. They have substantial investor backing and as a result of their rapid expansion are now in need of an experienced Finance Manager.
Position Overview
The Finance Manager will oversee the company’s financial operations, ensuring financial health, stability, and compliance. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with experience in financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and analysis. The Finance Manager will work closely with the CFO and other departments to support the financial growth and operational objectives of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Budgeting:
- Develop and maintain the company’s financial plans and budgets, aligning them with strategic objectives.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying variances from budgets and making recommendations to improve profitability.
- Work with department heads to ensure accurate budgeting and financial forecasting.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the CFO and executive team, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
- Oversee tax preparation and filing, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Cost Control & Analysis:
- Analyze operational costs and identify areas for cost savings without sacrificing quality or performance.
- Monitor expenses and implement cost control measures to optimize profitability.
- Provide detailed analysis of sales, margins, and other financial data to inform decision-making.
Cash Flow Management:
- Manage cash flow to ensure the company maintains adequate liquidity to meet its obligations.
- Monitor receivables and payables, ensuring effective cash management strategies.
- Collaborate with the CFO to forecast cash needs and manage working capital.
Financial Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting standards.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets and financial information.
- Assist in the preparation for financial audits and work with external auditors to ensure successful outcomes.
Inventory & Asset Management:
- Work closely with the operations team to manage inventory levels and ensure accurate financial tracking of stock.
- Oversee fixed asset management, ensuring proper depreciation schedules and asset tracking.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement:
- Lead the implementation of financial systems and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Continuously review and improve financial processes, workflows, and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensure financial systems are aligned with overall business goals and integrated with other departments (e.g., operations, sales).
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Manage and mentor the finance team, providing guidance and support in day-to-day financial activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial alignment with business initiatives and goals.
- Foster a culture of financial accountability and transparency across the company.
Requirements:
- A degree holder in Finance and Accounting- A Masters in Finance would be highly desirable
- CFA, CFP, FRM, CAIA certifications are essential
- At least 5 years in a similar role
- Experience in setting up complex financial management systems from scratch is essential
- Experience in the on line shopping sector is not critical but would be an advantage.
Salary:
AED
15,000 to 20,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Health care, air ticket, visa
ABOUT THE COMPANY
KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"
Who we are:
Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.
Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.
Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.
What we do:
Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills
Why Us:
The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.
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