Finance Manager

About the role

The Finance Manager manages and oversees all financial planning and accounting activities, ensuring effective financial management, budget control and compliance with approved financial policies and procedures to support the organization's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the organization's financial strategy and objectives.
• Develop and oversee financial policies, procedures, annual budgets and business plans.
• Manage financial planning, cash flow and budget preparation across all departments.
• Supervise financial and accounting operations, including expenditures, collections and credit management.
• Monitor budget performance, review financial reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate and timely periodic financial reports.
• Implement internal controls and protect organizational assets.
• Coordinate with banks, financial institutions and insurance companies.
• Advise management and staff on financial matters.
• Lead, develop and evaluate the performance of Finance Department employees.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration.
• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA or CA is an added advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Training in strategic management, time management, performance management and IFRS is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Financial planning, budgeting and analytical skills.
• Leadership, management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Computer skills, including financial accounting systems and reporting software.