Finance Director

Core Responsibilities:

This position includes but does not limit to the following:

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Contribute tostrategic planninganddecision makingat theexecutivelevel to develop and implement afinancial strategy.

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Overseeing allaccountingfunctions and preparingreportsin compliance with appropriate legal requirements.

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Supervision of the legal structuringand due diligence surroundingreal estate acquisitionsas well as the negotiation of their financing.

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Oversee the accounting operations of ourforeign investment vehicles, their control systems, transaction-processing operations etc.

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Establish and maintain positiverelationshipswith banks, Investment Analysts and other financial institutions.

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Contribute to thedevelopment of strategiesto obtain optimal insurance coverage for the organization's assets and liabilities.

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Evaluate proposed business activities and transactions such as acquisitions, investments,capital expenditure, divestitures, mergers or sale of assets to ensure they are financially viable.

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Overseebudgets,forecasts,cash flow, capital assets projects, periodic financial statements and other management reports.

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Responsible for finalization of the group consolidated financials in line withGAAP,statutory audit, management of audit plan, coordination with auditors, quarter end and year end procedures,IFRSissues and group reporting forms.

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Financial analysisanddue diligenceof projects and investments as well as development of business plans for the financial year.

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Dealing with internal and externalpartiesfor local and international investments.

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Overseeing all tax and regulatorycompliancefor local and international entities.

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Timelycommunicationof key financial information to Owners/BOD on a regular basis.

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Creating and applyingpolicies and proceduresto enhance operations andfiscal controlswithin the accounts and finance department.

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Anyother taskthat may be assigned by the Board of Directors and/or the CEO as appropriate.

People Management:

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Monitor the progress of the function and evaluate junior staff achievements.

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Contribute to Finance Department staff development activities through team development, setting Key Performance Indicators and driving motivation.

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Participate in the feasibility/business development opportunities to ensure that the financials are sound, and the risks are addressed.

Self-Management:

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Maintain the highest level of integrity in carrying out the job.

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Achieve the highest levels of proficiency in all skills required to perform the role.

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Ensure that performance goals set by and agreed with management are achieved during the course of the year.

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Creativity and ability to develop solutions and identify alternatives relating to finance department management.

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of care, reliability and a solid reputation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and a flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Curious mind with an attention to detail.

Experience and Other Requirement:

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience as a finance manager with a reputed organization.
• Prior Kuwait or GCC real-estate, treasury operations experience is an added advantage.

Language Skills:

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential. Arabic language is an added advantage.

Educational Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance and relevant professional certification, preferably CA/CPA/ CFA/ACCA.