351 Chief Financial Strategist jobs in the United Arab Emirates
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Financial Professional Job Description
The role of Financial Professional involves preparing and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance. This includes compiling and documenting financial transactions, as well as maintaining accounting controls.
- Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by accurately recording financial information.
- Maintain a detailed record of financial transactions to prevent errors or discrepancies.
- Summarize the current financial status by preparing balance sheets and other reports.
- Develop and recommend policies and procedures to maintain effective accounting controls.
- Ensure accurate and complete transaction information by coordinating with departments.
- Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions in a timely manner.
- Secure financial information by completing regular database backups.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proficiency in financial software applications, such as QuickBooks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Financial Professional. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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The Financial Leadership Role is a strategic position responsible for guiding the organization's financial direction and performance. This role requires an individual with strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and experience in overseeing financial operations, managing risk, and driving growth.
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- Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the organization's objectives, considering industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes. ">
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks through proactive risk management measures, including stress testing and scenario analysis. ">
- Financial Modeling: Create sophisticated financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. ">
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
">Prepare and analyze detailed financial reports, including management accounts, board reports, and statutory financial statements, providing insightful commentary on key performance indicators and trends.
">Advanced Analytics: Utilize advanced analytics techniques, such as data mining and predictive modeling, to uncover hidden insights and inform strategic decision-making.
">Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all relevant financial regulations, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), and tax laws, staying up-to-date with regulatory changes and implementing necessary compliance measures.
">Financial Operations:
">Lead initiatives to streamline financial processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs through automation, digitalization, and best practices.
">Manage fundamental accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and bank reconciliations.
">Supplier activities: Pro-active reconciliation of supplier invoices and settlement.
">Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow management, investments, and risk mitigation strategies to optimize the organization's financial position.
">Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely tax filings, including corporate tax, VAT, and other relevant taxes, minimizing tax liabilities and optimizing tax efficiency.
">Team Leadership and Development:
">Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
">Performance Management: Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews to drive employee engagement and development.
">Succession Planning: Identify and develop high-potential talent to ensure a sustainable pipeline of qualified finance professionals.
">Technology and Innovation:
">Oversee the implementation and effective use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to streamline financial processes and provide real-time insights.
">Stay abreast of emerging FinTech trends and evaluate opportunities to leverage innovative technologies to improve financial operations, enhance customer experience, and gain a competitive advantage.
">Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Management:
">Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
">Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential business partners as well as identify and evaluate investment opportunities.
">Effectively communicate complex financial information to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and building trust.
">Identify and pursue strategic partnerships to enhance the organization's financial capabilities, expand market reach, and create new growth opportunities.
">Requirements:
">Education: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is essential.
">Courier or Parcel business experience
">A master's degree in business administration (MBA) with a specialization in finance would be an advantage
">Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) can enhance credibility and demonstrate expertise
">Proficiencies:
">Proficiency in leading ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is essential for managing financial data, automating processes, and generating reports.
">Expertise in specialized financial accounting software, such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite, is beneficial for managing day-to-day financial transactions and generating financial statements.
">Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets are crucial for data analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
">Knowledge of financial modeling tools like Bloomberg Terminal, Capital IQ, or FactSet can be advantageous for conducting in-depth financial analysis and valuation.
">Proficiency in business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView can help analyze large datasets, create interactive dashboards, and visualize financial performance.
">Understanding of statistical software packages like R or Python can be helpful for advanced data analysis and statistical modeling.
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We are seeking a seasoned Financial Leader to oversee all financial control activities. This role combines technical accounting expertise with commercial insight to support business growth, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities- Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Manage general ledger integrity including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Oversee correct handling, reconciliation, and reporting of Client Money Accounts (CMA).
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
- Minimum 6 years of experience in financial control or broking finance, preferably in reinsurance or insurance.
- Familiarity with DFSA regulations and Client Money handling.
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial data for decision-making.
Chief Financial Officer
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The ideal candidate will have strong experience in construction/contracting accounting and a solid understanding of UAE tax laws.
Responsibilities:
- Handle full-cycle accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliations, and monthly/yearly closings.
- Prepare and review financial reports, project cost reports, and budget forecasts.
- Ensure timely and accurate VAT and Corporate Tax submissions in compliance with UAE regulations.
- Monitor construction project costs, contracts, billing schedules, and cash flow management.
- Maintain inter-company transactions and consolidations across multiple entities.
- Lead and manage a small accounting team, ensuring high standards of performance and accuracy.
- Work closely with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction or contracting industry.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA are a plus).
- Up-to-date knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax laws, and compliance standards.
- Experience working with multiple companies/entities.
- Proficient in accounting software such as Zoho, Odoo, QuickBooks, or similar cloud-based platforms.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
Chief Financial Officer
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A strategic and results-driven finance professional is required to lead the financial operations of our organization in Dubai.
This pivotal role involves guiding a team through change, enhancing financial planning and controls, and providing strong business acumen to support decision-making and sustainable growth.
- Lead and manage all financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Oversee cost controls, financial risk management, and internal audits
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve financial performance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and financial policies
- Proven experience as a Finance Manager in agriculture, manufacturing, or related industries
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, budgeting, and cost control principles
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Professional qualification (CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA) is beneficial
Chief Financial Officer
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Hiring a seasoned financial leader with expertise in technology distribution IT solutions is crucial for our office.
Key Responsibilities:- We require someone to lead financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate data-driven insights.
- The successful candidate will manage working capital, cash flow and financial risk to minimize losses.
- This role involves overseeing internal controls and ensuring regulatory compliance to maintain a secure business environment.
- Applicants should be able to provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and development.
- Liaising with auditors, banks and external partners to establish strong relationships is also essential.
- Degree in finance or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in financial management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Competitive salary package
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Bonus structure aligned with company performance
- Please submit your resume and cover letter
- We look forward to hearing from you
Chief Financial Officer
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We are seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our client's leadership team in Dubai, UAE. This pivotal role requires a strategic and analytical finance professional to lead the company’s financial strategy while ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance. The CFO will collaborate with the executive team to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and long-term financial stability.
Aligned with our commitment to gender equality and inclusive leadership, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Candidates with international exposure—particularly European experience—and Big Four and/or insurance industry backgrounds will bring added value to this strategic role.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance
Provide insights based on financial analysis to support strategic decisions
Oversee cash flow, risk management, and investment initiatives
Strengthen internal controls, systems, and financial policies
Mentor and lead the finance team to enhance performance
Collaborate on strategic planning and business expansion efforts
Qualifications:
Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role
Strong background in financial planning, reporting, and analysis
Proficiency with financial tools, systems, and ERP platforms
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
Experience in the Big Four and/or insurance industry is essential
Prior GCC experience is a plus
Exposure to European markets or international environments is highly valued
Commitment to inclusive, collaborative leadership
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Chief Financial Officer
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Hiring a Chief Financial Officer to join our clients' Dubai-based organisation.
This is a key leadership role with direct impact across the group’s financial direction and growth.
What we're looking for:
️12–15 years of senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a holding group or multinational
️Proven success overseeing group-level finance across multiple entities
️Strong expertise in financial strategy, M&A, budgeting, fundraising, risk management and IFRS compliance
️Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop high-performing teams
This role reports directly to the Group CEO and plays a critical role in shaping the long-term financial health of the business.
Manager/ Senior Manager - Financial Risk Management
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- Mange multiple FRM projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time
- Own and implement initiatives around market and liquidity risks
- Manage teams as well as senior client stakeholders and be responsible for delivering high quality results and generating effective and impactful solutions
- Play a key role in the development of less experienced staff through mentoring, training and advising
- Remain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.
Job Description
Major duties:
Project and Team Related
- Mange multiple FRM projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time
- Own and implement initiatives around market and liquidity risks
- Manage teams as well as senior client stakeholders and be responsible for delivering high quality results and generating effective and impactful solutions
- Play a key role in the development of less experienced staff through mentoring, training and advising
- Remain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.
Business Development
- Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships
- Identify possible opportunities and direct pursuit for new client opportunities
- Draw on your knowledge and experience to create practical and innovative insights for clients contributing to KPMG thought leadership
Education And Experience Required
- As a minimum a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics or similar.
- 10+ years of strong financial risk management /Quantitative analysis experience within financial institutions or Consultancy/big 4 firms
- Professional certification in FRM, PRM, CFA is recommended but not mandatory
- Aptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills
- Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, VBA, MATLAB)
To be successful in this role, you must also bring to the table:
- Thorough understanding of Market Risk and Liquidity Risk
- Experience in Quantitative Analytics, Market Risk Models including VaR, FRTB, Stress testing, Liquidity Analysis including ILAAP, Capital and RWA Management and Optimization, IRRBB, XVA and PFE
- Experience with risk models development and validation
- Good understanding of Spot and Derivative markets operations for equities, interest rate, credit, commodities and foreign exchange products; Risk management (hedging strategies) and valuation aspects of the same
- Prior experience in Financial Modeling
- Good understanding of local and international regulatory requirements including Basel
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Prior experiences in managing and motivating a team in risk related areas, with clear leadership in market and liquidity risks
- Strong ability to map client business requirements and convert the same to a viable business proposition
- Exposure to business development in consulting (Pre-sales support, proposals, RFP responses)
- Strong communication skills with client facing experience.
- Ability to work under pressure – stringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours.
- Willingness to travel anywhere within UAE or abroad
- Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example
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Revenue Management Financial Controller
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As a seasoned finance professional, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing risks and internal controls related to revenue, credit cards, indirect taxes, master management, and disbursements. Your focus areas include identifying solutions, mitigating risks, and ensuring accuracy in financial accounting through GL review and reconciliation, in compliance with Group Policies.
The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to review team activities, recommending process improvements, and ensuring implementation. You will also establish and maintain SOPs and work instructions, ensuring compliance with policies.
Additionally, you will work with auditors to resolve queries and observations, manage, motivate, and develop the team to meet KPIs efficiently.
Responsibilities- Manage forward sales liabilities accounting and reporting.
- Ensure receivables from all sales channels are accurate and timely.
- Manage pre-paid commissions and discounts.
- Oversee the Sales Processing Control unit for verification and action.
- Handle Default agent processing per IATA regulations.
Requirements:
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in Airline Finance - Revenue Accounting.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Experience with system changes, UAT, and compliance audits.
- Strong business partnership skills, industry project experience.
- Effective communication with senior management.
- Advanced analytical, presentation, and leadership skills.
Join us in Dubai for a tax-free salary, travel benefits, and career growth opportunities. More info on employee benefits is available on our website.
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