Head of Finance - CPA

Job description / Role

The successful incumbent will be primarily accountable for improving processes and efficiencies, enabling insights to top management, and ultimately improving margins. The incumbent will set, develop, and monitor the strategic direction of the Finance function, define Risk Management requirements, plan business continuity, lead and monitor major project areas, ensure compliance to corporate guidelines, and evaluate all major capital investments. Additionally, the incumbent will ensure the company’s financial integrity, treasury management, represent and engage with the company’s bankers and auditors, and mentor high potential financial managers.

The Head of Finance is responsible for controlling subsidiaries/investments or projects by developing accurate financial controls and reports. Head of Finance is accountable for monitoring and controlling financial matters related to projects and operations for the Company by applying latest financial & costing principles within overall policy framework of the company.

Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation and consolidation of periodic financial reports and analysis of the business results
- Development, preparation and analysis of periodic performance and operational reports for presentation to management
- Resolution of financial accounting and other reporting issues as they arise
- Performs audits of investee companies
- Document, improve, and maintain internal financial controls, processes and procedures
- Monitor and manage cash flows and bank facilities to ensure financial obligations are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Review, recommend and document new business processes for the finance function and actively contribute to improvements and development of the financial and performance management of the department
- Review risks associated with investments and prepare quarterly risk report
- Insure compliance with internal procedures for procurement
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Department Head.

Requirements

- University degree and MBA
- Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACCA or similar certification)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- At least 10 years post qualification experience in investment or financial services industry
- A proven track record managing senior budget, financial and treasury responsibilities
- Significant GCC experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to successfully operate within a high profile, market-leading organization
- Arabic speaking would be an advantage

About the Company

InterSearch Middle East FZ-LLC is part of InterSearch Worldwide, an international organisation of retained executive search firms. InterSearch was established in 1989 and headquartered in the UK. In terms of total revenue, we are recognised as the seventh largest search firm in the world with revenues of more than US$103 million. In terms of global coverage, we are currently ranked number three in the world with over 100 offices in 50 countries. www.InterSearch.org

InterSearch Middle East has been recruiting across the Middle East region for the last 23 years; opening the first office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 1998 and conducting our first assignment in Oman in 2004. InterSearch is the only international executive search firm with a dedicated office in Oman.