Associate Director - Treasury and Banking Operations

We are looking to hire a Associate Director Treasury who will be responsible for overseeing treasury reporting, banking operations, and trade finance activities across multiple business units for our client based in Dubai, one of the largest companies in the region.

This is a permanent role within the organization.

The role sits within the Finance Department Treasury sub-function and reports directly to the Director Treasury.

We are looking for a passionate treasury leader who thrives on delivering strategic improvements in treasury operations, accurate financial reporting, stakeholder management, and end-to-end compliance. You should also have experience in managing cash flow and liquidity, banking operations, trade finance, internal controls, and treasury systems.

Key responsibilities:

Treasury Reporting & Analysis

1. Prepare accurate and timely reports on cash flow, debt schedules, hedging activities, and forex transactions.
2. Manage treasury dashboards, AML, and regulatory reporting.
3. Develop and oversee cash flow projections and manage debt and bank exposures.
4. Review month-end journal vouchers and ensure treasury accounting compliance.

Banking Operations & Trade Finance

1. Lead treasury back-office operations and trade finance functions, ensuring compliance with mandates, guarantees, and regulatory standards.
2. Ensure efficient execution of treasury transactions and services.
3. Guide adherence to SLAs and KPIs across treasury functions.

Stakeholder Management

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, vendors, and internal departments.
2. Act as the escalation point for treasury-related issues and ensure timely resolutions.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, legal, internal audit).

Internal Controls & Governance

1. Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk frameworks, and regulatory guidelines.
2. Monitor anti-fraud processes and support investigations where needed.
3. Contribute to development and enforcement of internal treasury policies.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

1. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
2. Support automation and enhancement of treasury tools and systems (e.g., Oracle, Kyriba, SWIFT).
3. Drive treasury process alignment across subsidiaries.

People Leadership

1. Manage a team of 57 professionals.
2. Set clear objectives and oversee team performance.
3. Promote a culture of service excellence, innovation, and continuous development.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (mandatory).
2. Professional certifications (CA, CPA, CFA, CTP) are preferred.
3. 7+ years of experience in treasury, trade finance, banking operations, or financial reporting.
4. Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion, Kyriba, SWIFT payments, FX, and cash management.
5. Experience in finance shared services and the Middle East is preferred.
6. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
7. Proven ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Availability:

1. Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within 30 days of offer acceptance.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and include your contact details.

We will review your application within 7 working days. Should your profile match the requirements, a consultant from Edari will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail and the potential next steps.