The Company Robert Half are working exclusively with a European listed Manufacturing company based in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a global player who is rapidly expanding across the region. The Role The MENA region has an exciting growth strategy and this role is critical to ensuring that rigour, compliance, good commercial judgement and innovative solutions underpin that sustainable growth. As a critical partner to the GM and key member of the OpCo leadership team, this role will provide insight and challenge to ensure robust decision making.
Partner and guide the GM and leadership team to deliver sustainable business growth (bringing expert FP&A skills to the team as well as core accounting)
Drive forecast and Plan Gross Margin and Overhead forecast accuracy improvement.
Drive automation and streamlining of finance and accounting processes
Ensure the financial integrity of all transactions and invoices and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements
Prepare and submit the orders/sales forecast into Cognos TM1 on a weekly basis in conjunction with Sales Managers and GM, ensuring challenge and commentary is robust
Complete and submit the month end reporting Pack to the MENA Regional Finance Partner providing analysis and insight on the performance of the business and highlighting areas for focus
In conjunction with the GM prepare and submit the quarterly forecast and annual plan. Preparation of the reports and presentations to the MENA Regional General Manager (RGM)
Drive continuous improvement within OpCo and the wider MENA finance team
Support on the new ERP implementation ensuring its safe delivery.
Ensure robust contracts and customer records are in place and maintained
Balance sheet responsibility in cash/banking and cash forecasting (Optimising DSO and driving management action)
Management of internal and external audits
Support growth plans by leading the establishment of new branches as needed in a compliant and safe manner
The Candidate
Demonstrable Qualified Accountant/via Degree/Masters etc.
Adaptable and comfortable with managing change
Self-starter but also Team-player with strong inter-personal skills and cultural awareness
Confident to stand their ground particularly on financial control issues
Strong analytical skills which forms the basis of strategic thinking
Strong commercial skills, able to drive results in a complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to write and present to the highest level on both financial and operational topics
Ability to manage set up of new branch offices navigating and complying to all local legal requirements
Ability to drive results from a multi country OpCo
>5 years in a commercial environment
Working in an international business reporting outside country
Working autonomously as a self-starter driving financial process improvements
Providing insight on the data and thinking critically
Challenging business leaders around financial performance
Experience of local and international accounting practices
Previous experience with ERP implementation (preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) ERP (preferred)
Salary and Benefits Up to 60,000 AED, per month DOE Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: www.roberthalf.ae/privacy-statement
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