Financial Controller


 CEFE GROUP INTERNATIONAL
Dubai
AED10,000 - AED15,000 a month
Job Scope
The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s cash flow, negotiating payment terms with customers and suppliers, managing the ordering of equipment to match cash flow and operations, provide weekly reports as well as ensuring revenue growth of the group . The position also has responsibility for our stock control system and responsibility for ensuring that stores operate efficiently. The position will be based in Dubai and Afghanistan.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Full responsibility for financial management of all companies within the Group.
  • Working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team to ensure the smooth management of the Group.
  • Leadership and development of the Finance Teams at each of the Group locations.
  • Management of accounts, finance and month end reporting.
  • Production of budgets, forecasts and cash-flows; contribution to Group strategy.
  • Ensuring complete and accurate input, records, analysis and data; including improving procedures and processes as the business continues to grow.
  • Operation of internal and external financial controls, Group standards and processes in all areas affecting Finance, and Financial Ethics, etc.
  • Oversee and manage the stock, cost and control system,
  • Control Cash flow and currency management including bank liaison and exchange risk management.
  • Manage the tax affairs of the group, liaising with advisers and authorities.
  • Ensure Group activities are adequately insured.
  • Work with the Senior Management Team on commercial and financial matters as required; which include identification and implementation of cost saving opportunities.
  • Offer contract administration and compliance support including trade agreements, negotiating contracts for the supply of certain services.
Other Accountabilities:
  • It is expected that s/he will manage all internal financial controls and engage with operations on a daily/weekly basis to ensure internal efficiency. It is expected that s/he will be responsible for proactively managing cash flow and resource planning so that efficiency is delivered.
  • It is expected that the s/hewill provide at the end of each month, within 1 week, management accounts for the management team c/w forecasts for the three month.
  • S/ Hemust set budgets and forecasts reviewing the actual vs budget and provide a detailed analysis of any variances against budget.
  • S/ He willbe responsible for negotiating terms with suppliers and managing cash flow. The role shall also provide accurate tracking of costs for both product and operations.
  • S/ Heshall liaise with both the sales and Operations Manager to provide the Managing Director/ management team with information in relation to the profitable areas of the business and also identify areas of loss in the business.
  • It is expected within 1 month S/ He willthe Financial Controller shall have up and running ERP system (SAGE) in place and have house rules around the control of Financial aspects through the ERP..
  • S/ Hemust provide the Managing Director with sales forecast for invoicing and also liaise with operations to ensure each job is invoiced in a timely manner.
  • S/ Hemust, in conjunction with operations and other teams complete an annual budget and rolling sales forecast on a monthly basis.
  • Be familiar with UAE and Regional tax requirements as the company has operations based in both jurisdictions.
  • It is also a key responsibility that the Financial Controller looks after purchasing and engages with customers to ensure that cash matches cash out and reduces any risk to the Company.
  • S/ Heshall also be responsible for liaising with revenue and auditors and be fully responsible for ensuring that the Company’s tax liabilities are in order.
  • S/ Heshall provide a diary detailing workload for the week/month ahead of these briefings with deliverables.
  • TS/ Heis expected to consistently review every aspect of the business costs to ensure we are operating in the most efficient manner possible.
  • Manage and liaise with auditors as required
Required Experience
  • Good reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to create robust business processes.
  • Excellent organisation skills.
  • Able to think commercially as well as be hands-on.
  • Able to adapt to new situations and responsibilities.
  • Able to thrive in a fast paced environment.
  • Use of SAGE ERP or SAGE MAS 100 systems.
  • Experience in Oil and Gas (Energy), Construction and Real Estate, Mining, Contracting, Franchising, Investment sector (s) background is beneficial.
  • Ability to take ownership of the financial functions
  • Worked with other leading financial software (Microsoft Dynamics AX, Navision, SAP, Oracle or similar).
  • Strong finance and financial reporting skills are essential.
  • CPA, ACA or CIMA qualified (Related may apply).
Job Type: Contract
Salary: AED10,000.00 to AED15,000.00 /month
Experience:
  • extensive ERP and Financial Software solution: 5 years (Preferred)
  • large budgeting, planning and monitoring cycle: 7 years (Required)
  • Finance and Accounting: 7 years (Required)
Education: Bachelor's (Required)
Language: English (Required)