CFO

Apt Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with extensive experience in the hospitality and construction sectors. This key role involves developing financial strategies, overseeing compliance, and ensuring profitability across diverse operations. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in financial management, a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and strong leadership skills. The position is open for negotiation on salary and benefits and is based in Kinshasha, DRC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience.
• Experience ideally within the hospitality and construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support growth.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to assess financial performance.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions and investors.
• Lead and mentor financial teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong understanding of financial regulations

Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies

Exceptional leadership and team management skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Analytical and strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA)

Job description

Apt Resources is actively seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with substantial experience in the hospitality and construction sectors for one of its clients based in Kinshasha, DRC. This executive role will be pivotal in driving financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and overseeing the organization's financial operations, with a strong focus on enhancing profitability and sustainability across diverse business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives and drive growth within hospitality and construction divisions.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to assess financial performance and provide insights to guide strategic decision-making.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor financial teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. An MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, ideally within the hospitality and construction industries.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies that align with business goals.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in handling multiple business units in multiple locations/countries would be an added advantage.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with a focus on improving financial performance.
• Familiarity with financial software and reporting tools.

Salary and benefits:

Open for negotiation