Finance Manager

Job description / Role

On behalf of our client, a well-respected multi-national company, we are seeking an exceptional candidate who will become the Middle East Finance Manager for the firm.

You will be supporting the Finance Director and will be managing a team. Key responsibilities of the role include:
• Overall responsibility for the accounting and payroll functions of the Middle East offices
• Continually seeking to improve accounting and administrative processes by leading local development and implementation of financial applications and identify efficiencies to improve the information systems, e.g. Oracle General Ledger and Hyperion
• Mentoring and developing the team and fostering a positive working environment
• Liaising closely with Financial Analysts (Finance Commercial Support ) and Financial Planning and Analysis with calendar management, other costs analysis, revenue recognition and ad hoc team projects
• From a Risk Management perspective ensuring there are appropriate internal controls and compliance with local tax, legal and other regulatory requirements
• Being a discussion partner on all issues relating to payroll and fringe benefits, and pro-actively advising on labor law / fiscal issues and opportunities, WPS, GOSI, etc.
• Oversee payroll activities to ensure timely and accurate, as well as liaise with HR

Requirements

The successful candidate will hold a University Degree plus an Accountancy Qualification or equivalent, and have extensive experience. An MBA is desirable. Experience managing a team within a multi-national environment and complete fluency in the English language, both written and verbal is essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, as are organisational and multi-tasking abilities and an impeccable attention to detail. Proficiency working with systems and a willingness to learn, and experience in a wide range of financial services from the day to day routine tasks right through to complex financial management jobs.

Essential candidate qualifications:
• Minimum of 10 years experience
• University degree plus Accounting Qualification or equivalent, MBA a plus.
• Supervisory or management experience in multinational environments
• English fluency
• Familiarity with UAE/KSA/Qatar/Lebanon financial reporting and GAAP requirements
• Ability to work with a wide range of people and personalities
• US GAAP experience
• Experience in professional accounting preferred

This role is all about “the right person” – a real and tangible commitment to getting the job done, the ability to work to tight deadlines and the dedication required to meet these deadlines. You must be able to manage your own workload, be customer focused and be able to handle any and all situations with a professional and confident manner.

About the Company

GG Selection is a search partner with an international presence, clients in diverse industries, and a network of talent for all levels of seniority and experience. We’re not limited by industry or geography, and we treat every brief and every client like the individual case it is — never making assumptions or taking anything for granted, and always tailoring our service to the needs we discover.