Job Description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading supplier of high quality food products to the retail sector. Working closely with the local General Manager, Operations Manager, and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this senior position offers a broad spectrum of opportunity, scope, commercial activity and authority.

Client Details

Our client is involved in the trading and packing of food products for the Middle East region where it has been a leading brand in the UAE since 1980s. The team prides itself on providing reliable quality products and services to customers. The company is the largest supplier of high-quality food products to the retail sector as well as the food and beverage producing industries - offering the widest selection and pack size options in the market.

Description
Financial reporting - both local requirement and for trading and manufacturing business - this will require a good understanding of cost accountingEnsuring accurate and timely reporting of compliance and financial information for monthly, quarterly and year end closeCash Management - managing the business cashflow and preparing cashflow forecastsPreparing and reviewing monthly performance report of factory-based operations, analyzing profitability by product line on a timely basis and of the trading businessEstablishing and further developing timely and value add management information to aid decision makingCompletion and signing local statutory accounts and tax returns as well as local legal compliancePreparing annual budget and providing regular forecast updatesEnsuring compliance with GST, Tax, and the Group's Internal Control Procedures and to JSoxProviding financial analysis support to other departments within the company implementing appropriate controls and procedures for the trading businessSupervising one finance executive initiallyWorking with local management (GM / Operations Manager) to manage and support the business on day to day issues - commercial / operational / financialAdhoc projects and requests

Profile

The successful candidate will cover the position of Finance Manager, coordinating and financially managing this wholly owned subsidiary, providing high quality analysis, decision support and financial leadership. Ideally, the candidate will be a self-starter, adaptive and motivated and would have gained experience of operating within a fast-paced multinational commercial environment. Cost accounting experience and exposure to commodities would be an advantage.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified accountant with minimum 5 years post qualification experience and solid accounting experience, including dealing with auditorsPractical experience in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local Tax Regulations (VAT)Proven experience of operating within a fast paced commercial and/or manufacturing environmentPossess strong communication and negotiation skills, with a "hands on" highly visible management styleSelf-confident and self-motivated person who can prioritize and manage competing deadlines with strict time constraints.Fluent in English - both spoken and writtenStrong academic background

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a monthly competitive salary and a chance to work in a fun, diversified team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to further progress their career with a growing Food Manufacturing group.