Finance Head - Chartered Accountant

Job Purpose:

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Primary Responsibilities:

• General Ledger (GL) Management: Maintain the standards of bookkeeping, integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accuracy in journal entries and overall financial data.

• Accounts Receivable (AR):

  Oversee the AR process to ensure timely reconciliation. Statements of Accounts (SOA) must be processed on time, with collections of payments completed within the established timeline.

• Accounts Payable (AP): Manage the AP process, Ensure the collection of commissions, and that periodic vendor payments are processed promptly without any delays.

• Financial Reporting: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in collaboration with the GL Managers, ensuring timely and accurate MIS reporting of business performance.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and financial forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Implement cost management strategies to control overspending and optimize savings.

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Analyze financial results, provide variance analysis, and deliver insightful commentary for management decisions. cost control on over

• Insurance-Specific Financial Management: Handle finance-related functions in the insurance brokering business, including commission tracking, premium reconciliation, and revenue recognition.

• Tax Management & Compliance: Ensure compliance with UAE tax regulations, manage tax filings, and lead tax audits.

• Audit & Regulatory Compliance: Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and financial standards.

• Team Management: Supervise and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance and continuous professional development.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education:

• CA

  qualification.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in the insurance or financial services sector.

• Proven experience in managing GL, AR, AP, and financial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of tax management, audits, and financial compliance.

• Knowledge of UAE tax regulations and compliance standards

  is preferred.

• Experience with financial systems and accounting software.

• Key Technical Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting.

• Advanced proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.

• Soft Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• High level of organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.