Own day-to-day financial operations, ensure reporting integrity, and maintain treasury discipline for a multi-vertical trading group that serves anchor clients across energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.
EXPERIENCE: 5-8 Years (UAE)
Reporting Line: Director
Location: Hybrid | Remote
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Books & Reconciliation — Own bookkeeping, bank/supplier reconciliations, and month-end close across multi-currency (AED/USD) transactions.
- Cash Flow & Treasury — Monitor daily cash position, manage LC/TR facilities and supplier credit lines, and forecast working capital across active shipments.
- Reporting & MIS — Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements; build leadership dashboards on margin, DSO/DPO, and project profitability.
- Compliance & Audit Readiness — Maintain VAT/FTA filings and audit-ready documentation; coordinate with external auditors on annual financials.
- Receivables & Payables — Drive AR collections, manage supplier payment cycles, and negotiate terms aligned to project cash cycles.
- Costing & Margin Control — Validate landed cost, freight/duty allocations, and quote-level margin checks with sales and procurement.
TOOLS & SYSTEMS
- ZOHO Books
- Excel (Advanced)
- UAE VAT/FTA portal
- Trade Finance
WHAT WE EXPECT
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; CA Inter, ACCA, or CMA part qualified preferred.
- 5–8 years in finance within the UAE, ideally in trading, distribution, or EPC linked supply chains, highlighting relevant finance officer responsibilities.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software, UAE VAT framework, and multi-entity reconciliation.
- Comfortable operating with high autonomy in a lean, fast-moving team, ideal for those seeking UAE finance jobs.