Divisional Financial Controller

Position title: Divisional Financial Controller
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Region: Dubai - Head Office

ROLE PURPOSE:
- Effectively and efficiently manage the Company’s financial/accounts function and liaise with financial institutions for the ongoing growth and to minimise financial costs.
- Provide strategic input for business expansion options, computer systems requirements and improved reporting procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Contribute proactively as a key member of the senior management executive.
- Timely and accurate preparation, consolidation and presentation of weekly and monthly financial statements and reports.
- Direct and review the analysis and interpretation of financial information for use in management decision making.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts (Profit and Loss/ Balance Sheet) and reconciliation of balance sheet schedules.
- Review, analyse and report project results in relation to budgets and other key performance indicators.
- Provision to management and Board periodical KPI reports to assist in measurement of performance by contract, region and function.
- Preparation of financial budgets for incorporation in company business plans.
- Participate in the development of financial strategies, policies, objectives and plans.
- Involvement in the preparation of capital expenditure requests and justification analysis.
- Manage treasury and funding requirements of the company including regular liaison with bankers to ensure a positive understanding of the business and adequate ongoing availability of funding.
- Involvement in the development/refinement of costing systems and procedures relevant to the company’s activities.
- Cash flow management and reporting including regular review of income and expenditure to ensure cash flow is adequate to meet continuing business needs.
- Liaise with organisation’s external accountants as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or economics, satisfying ICCA/CPA professional standards and membership of the Society of CPAs or Chartered Institute of Accountants.
Experience: Total of 10-15 years of experience. At least 5 in a senior accounting role with management experience.
Skills:
- Strong technical accounting and financial management knowledge and experience.
- Stature, maturity and presence to win respect and support at all levels and represent the company to the highest levels.
- Proven people management skills with hands-on approach.
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Commercial acumen with “bottom line” focus.
- Strategic thinker.
- Highly developed systems/IT skills (current system is MYOB).
- Practical, common sense approach.
- Energetic, proactive and self-sufficient.
- Able to drive beneficial change and cost control.
- High level of determination and commitment.
- Sense of urgency and ability to work to tight deadlines.