Overall Job Purpose

Oversee the complete financial management for a leading manufacturing company in the Middle East, ensuring asset protection, enhancing financial efficiency, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance with financial and accounting regulations.

Additionally, provide support to senior management in strategic decision-making through accurate financial analysis and comprehensive reporting related to the business portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Management

Prepare the annual financial plan in alignment with strategic objectives.
Oversee the preparation of general budgets and ensure adherence to them.
Establish and regularly update financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Provide recommendations to senior management regarding improving financial status and profitability and resource allocation.

Accounting Management

Oversee the preparation of accounting entries and financial statements according to established standards.
Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Supervise periodic inventory audits to ensure accuracy.
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring the safety of financial assets.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Prepare financial and analytical reports (quarterly and annually).
Analyze cost variances and monitor discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures, taking corrective actions as necessary.
Evaluate financial performance across different departments and propose appropriate improvements.
Prepare cash flow analyses and monthly forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity.

Cost Control and Optimization

Analyze cost structures and oversee the determination of final product costs.
Participate in defining cost reduction strategies in coordination with operational management.
Monitor operational expenditures and ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.

Compliance and Governance

Ensure full compliance with accounting, tax, and governmental regulations (e.g., zakat and tax).
Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate with auditing firms.
Develop internal control systems to minimize financial errors and discrepancies.

Financial Relationships and Funding

Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure necessary funding for operations or projects.
Monitor bank loans and ensure compliance with repayment schedules.
Develop cash management strategies to ensure financial stability.

Financial Systems Development

Oversee the implementation of financial management systems and ensure their updates.
Ensure the integration of financial systems with operational systems for enhanced efficiency.
Develop financial analysis and forecasting tools using modern technology.

Skills

Proficient in computer use and Microsoft Office applications, along with accounting software

Knowledge of accounting principles, financial policies, and regulations

Familiarity with other business processes (operations, supply chain, marketing, human resources)

Advanced financial analysis skills and deep understanding of financial statements and economic indicators, with the ability to prepare reports for senior management

Strong experience in preparing budgets and strategic financial reports

Ability to develop effective financial policies and improve internal controls

Excellent negotiation and communication skills when dealing with banks, suppliers, and clients

Strategic thinking and decision-making capability based on financial analysis

Integrity, transparency, and high ethical standards in handling sensitive financial data