Finance Manager – Group

NMDC Group is recruiting a Finance Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and this is a strong opportunity for skilled professionals ready to join one of the region’s leading marine and engineering contractors. In addition, the role offers exposure to large-scale projects across the Emirates.

About the Finance Manager role

Corporate

• Evaluate & develop long-range plans, goals and objectives
• Develop/direct specific strategies for set objectives
• Research, analyse & interpret financial transactions & data, legislative information and economic and market conditions
• Maintain the fiscal integrity of company’s financial resources
• Analyse changes in assessed valuation & earnings on investments to project cash flow
• Confer with bankers, consultants etc. on debt programs, funding policies etc.
• Direct the preparation of reports required by regulatory authorities for overseas projects
• Attend divisional meetings to provide direction and advice in resolving financial issues
• Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting and collecting procedures & investment activities
• Plan & direct risk and insurance programs to minimize risks and losses
• Direct insurance negotiations
• Monitor company’s issuance of credit, establish credit-rating criteria, determine credit ceilings etc.
• Improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes & quality customer service
• Represent CFO at meetings in his absence

Projects

• Maintain oversight of the project’s overall financial performance and cash flow control
• Direct the preparation of accurate financial reports in a timely manner as required by management and other regulatory authorities
• Manage cost control process including closely monitoring all costs incurred against work budget, analyse variances and identify areas for improvement
• Provides projects-based financial analysis, offers fiscal advice and guidance to support the project team in making the best decisions for the project
• Support the project operations in risk management process through identification, assessment, mitigation and development of contingency plans
• Actively collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that project financial objectives are met
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and other regulatory requirements
• Manage the implementation of new financial processes, policies and procedures in order to meet organization’s financial and business strategies
• Build relations with internal and external stakeholders through effective, proactive and regular communication
• Manage the quarterly and annual audits including the year-end procedures in conjunction with statutory requirement to ensure account complies with the regulatory framework
• Responsible for managing the team dynamics, motivation, professional and career development roadmap

Responsibilities

• Proven leadership & interpersonal skills
• Adept in strategic scheduling and managing timelines
• Highly motivated, self-directed individual
• Good analytical & problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiating & influencing skills
• Proficiency in computer applications and software
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and people management skills
• Ability to collaborate with both internal team members and external stakeholders
• Proven experience in financial project management

HSE Behavioural Skills

• Adhere to HSE Policy
• Follow the HSE Management System procedures and safe working instructions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accountancy, Accounting or equivalent
• CPA / MBA in Accounting is an advantage
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in Accounting & Finance in related industries

About NMDC Group in the UAE

NMDC Group is one of the UAE’s largest marine dredging, engineering, and construction companies, delivering major infrastructure and energy projects across Abu Dhabi and the wider region. Moreover, it offers employees the chance to work on landmark developments with a strong focus on safety and quality. You can explore more Oil & Gas jobs in the UAE on our site.

How to apply

Interested candidates can review the full details and submit an application directly on the NMDC careers page. Therefore, apply early, because shortlisting for this Finance Manager role in Abu Dhabi begins promptly.