Head Of Finance

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Synopsis

The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing all the financial reporting, FP&A and supporting the management team with developing the business. They ensure that all financial information is accurate and timely, and they may also be involved in developing or implementing new systems to improve this process. Ultimate accountability for ensuring that the company's financial statements are accurate and complete.

Accountabilities

  • Reporting to management on the company's financial results and providing recommendations to improve performance
  • Estimating the impact of new accounting standards or other changes in accounting principles on the company's financial statements
  • Ensuring that the financial statements are accurate and complete by reviewing them for any errors or omissions
  • Reviewing the company's accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards
  • Planning and organizing the preparation and issuance of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other reports as needed
  • Interpreting financial data to identify trends and potential problems that may affect the company's financial health
  • Preparing reports such as shareholder reports and tax reports based on the company's financial performance
  • Coordinating with external auditors, internal accounting staff, and other departments involved in financial reporting processes
  • Making decisions about which accounting methods should be used for recording transactions, and communicating these decisions to other departments within the organization
  • Leading the team through the quarterly and annual forecasting and budget process.
  • Driving a through understanding of the actuals results against budget, forecast and prior year
  • Developing and monitoring key financial metrics and driving performance against those metrics.
  • Working with the M&A team on acquisitions and divestments
  • Ensure that the Shared Service Centre accurately closed the period results in line with accounting policies
  • Work with the company's Executive Leadership in preparing Board and Investor reports
  • Support the review of the Internal Control Environment
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or another closely related field. Master's degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting.
  • Preference for Big 4 trained with 10 years PQE
About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1476633
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned