Head of Finance - Sales & Distribution (UAE)

Overview

Title : Head of Finance - Sales & Distribution (UAE)

Job Summary

• Overseeing all aspects of finance including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Responsible to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, legal, regulatory, and organization procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring financial statements are prepared as per IFRS guidelines and tax compliance as per local regulations
• Monitors department policies and procedures to ensure that the Finance Department supports the overall business objective.

Roles & Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Forecasting

Ensure adherence to the budget and analyze deviations.

Monitor profitability, overhead spends, and cost control.

Analyze data for SKU, category, and country-level improvements.

Risk Assessment and Compliance

Perform risk assessment and devise mitigation strategies.

Provide support to audits for compliance.

Review corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Business Performance Reporting

Provide timely reports on Business Performance.

Support analysis and action planning with MDs and CEOs.

Marketing Spends Oversight

Oversee marketing spends control and intercompany reconciliation.

Monitor accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow.

Drive the Budgeting exercise across the Business Segment.

Monthly Closing and Auditing

Work in coordination with MD / CEO on strategy and annual plans.

Ensure financial discipline and effective management information systems.

Identify market share opportunities and support buying strategy.

Support CEO in daily operations, financial results, and key metrics analysis.

Team Management

Supervise direct reportees in day-to-day tasks and provide feedback.

KPIs

Work experience requirement

Qualification

Competencies

Business Acumen Financial planning and Analysis Inventory and Production costing and control Governance, Risk and Control Strategic Financial Management Self and Team Management Planning & Decision Making Strategic Thinking Change Management Ownership & Result Orientation

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