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Job description / Role
EMR is an emerging markets foremost provider of recruitment solutions specialised in most industrial segments and key functions. We are currently working with a leading firm looking for a Finance Director to be based in UAE.
Our Company is looking for a Finance Director for a major global organisation based in Abu Dubai. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation and development of internal control policies and procedures
Responsibilities would include:
- Supporting the preparation of business plans across the group, feasibility studies, financial statements, financial analysis, projections and information including due diligence process financial statements
- Developing an effective relationship with senior managers and becoming the key business lead on all finance matters for the business areas of responsibility
- Embedding a culture of financial and commercial challenge, ensuring that all the impacts of business decisions are evaluated and communicated
- Understanding the key profit and cost drivers in the business, ensuring that risks are highlighted and mitigated in an efficient manner
- Reviewing and consolidating budget submissions as well as streamlining the processes
- Managing the treasury functions and cash management operations
- Managing the re-forecasting process and preparation of the Group consolidation documentation
- Handling monthly review reporting and timely providing variance analysis reports against budget
- Directing financial and accounting system controls and standards
- Ensuring timely financial and statistical reports
- Responsible for financial aspects of strategic planning, investment portfolios and cash management
- Preparing reports that detail financial position in the areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and future operations
- Co-ordinating the budgetary processes of all departments and capital budgets
- Reviewing activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives; revising objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions
- Advising the President as well as the Audit, Finance and Compliance Committees with respect to financial reporting, planning, practices, financial stability, risk assessment, liquidity and financial growth
- Acting as the 401(k) administrator
- In collaboration with the Executive Director of Human Resources, increases the company's effectiveness by managing the performance appraisals and compensation program
- Managing the insurance program for the corporation
- Managing the preparation of payroll returns in a multi-state environment
- Managing preparation of IRS Form-990
- Anticipating and addressing financial issues
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
- An extremely effective communicator both orally and in writing
- Senior leader with track record of high performance
- Proven track record of managing teams in entrepreneurial small businesses
- Clear understanding of operational finance and accounting in an entrepreneurial environment
- Proven ability of implementing successful strategies to drive business growth
- Proven leadership ability, influencing and operating successfully at a senior level
- Skilled at presentations, preferably at the Board or Standing Committee levels
- Strategic thinker and practical problem solver demonstrated through specific career advancement and enterprise impact
- Proven track record in optimising business processes leveraging technology
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including General Accepted Accounting Principles
- Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting preferred
- Strong compliance and ethical standards
- Experience in an operational environment
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA, CPA preferred
About the Company
EMR NETWORK is the foremost provider of recruitment solutions to corporates, family groups and government institutions across the emerging markets. EMR is geared to provide organisations with market leading talent in the form of people; their most important asset. In parallel, EMR is a trusted advisor to individuals, providing life-changing opportunities.
EMR is one of the emerging markets fastest growing professional and specialist recruitment consultancies. EMRs consultants focus on permanent recruitment solutions, exclusively by a specific industry sector or function. As a consequence, our consultants provide real-time market data to individuals and businesses, enabling them to be reactive and competitively placed. In short, EMRs solutions enable businesses and individuals to make a real difference.
With significant reach to countries across the Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia and Asia Pacific, EMR spans across 28 countries across most industry sectors.