Head of Finance & Operations
- Recruiter
- Brewer Morris
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 10 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2019
- Ref
- 6653073
- Job role
- Head of finance
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
The Role
The Candidate
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- Lead and manage the finance function, including compliance with all internal and external reporting requirements, maintain appropriate internal controls, enforce compliance with group policies on travel, expenses, WIP & debtor control, payroll and AP
- Partnering with the office leadership on various strategic, operational and commercial matters including pricing strategy, optimising working capital and budgetary and cost control
- Partnering with the office leadership to ensure the business is managed effectively from a risk management perspective, encompassing statutory and regulatory compliance, professional indemnity, and corporate social responsibility
- Lead and develop a pricing strategy that will enable the firm as a practice to be more competitive in this Middle East market
- Work closely with the regional business services leadership and the other EMEA resources to ensure consistent best practice is applied to the financial and operational management of the offices
- Ensure global or EMEA projects are implemented locally taking account of local customs and legislation
- Responsible for supporting various other strategic and financial projects while accomplishing other critical functions as required
The Candidate
- Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, ACMA, CPA) with strong post-qualification experience gained in a financial control context
- Experience gained in a professional services environment or legal practice environment is essential
- Experience in working in a matrix reporting structure complex
- Excellent commercial judgment and a very strong financial, analytical, planning, and implementation skills with a "bottom line" orientation
- Strong leadership and communication skills with experience of operating in a multi-cultural environment and managing a team from diverse backgrounds
- A strong presence and customer orientation to deal effectively with all employees and Partners with the ability to effect change and influence in a motivating and positive manner
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