Head of Finance

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Opportunity to work for a Leading Technology Company
Excellent international exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Technology business that has offices globally. They are expanding their leadership team and recruiting a Head of Finance to be based out of their Dubai offices.

Job Description

Aids in development and execution of objectives, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial administration, project budget, accounting, and payroll
Aids in the preparation of a cash flow project budget, including the control and overseeing of the project's financial plan.
Oversees and participates in the preparation of different budget summaries and reports.
Oversees the establishment and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
Supervises the support of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property and working costs, and insurance records.
Regulates and participates in cost analyses and other related studies
Oversees internal reviews and will liaise with the internal auditor involving review on bookkeeping and administrative controls.
Establishes framework controls for new financial systems and creates methods to work on existing systems.
Facilitates planning of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
Meets accounting financial objectives by determining prerequisites; setting up a venture budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and costs; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and assessment of financial data; preparing special reports
Maintains accounting controls by laying out a chart of accounting; characterising accounting policies and procedures.
Guides the organisation by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and suggestions to functional issues.
Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed regulation; implementing accounting guidelines; suggesting new techniques.

The Successful Applicant

Minimum of 10 years of experience, of which at least 3-4 years in a Managerial role
Experience in Technology/Digital, E-commerce or a Start-up environment is a MUST
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; professional accounting qualification is an advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills