Chief Financial Officer

Copper Quail; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to report to the Global CFO. This role involves overseeing financial strategy and operations across multiple sites, including Dubai and Sierra Leone. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant advanced degree and have a minimum of 10 years in senior financial leadership, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector. Strong communication, relationship-building, and analytical skills are essential for success. A competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles.
• Experience in mining, natural resources, or heavy industry sectors preferred.
• Ability to work away from the office for multiple weeks in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies.
• Lead negotiations on complex capital structures.
• Oversee financial operations and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Education

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

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA)

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/15/2025

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer | Multi-sites (Dubai, Sierra Leone and USA)

Position Summary: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the Global CFO of the Gerald Group and the CEO or designated executive of the mine. The incumbent will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the overall financial strategy, management, and performance of the company and its subsidiaries commensurate with the title of CFO. This role requires a deep understanding of mining and metals, management accounting, financing, systems, and regulatory factors that influence the mine’s Group of companies. The CFO will manage all elements of the financial statements for all group companies, which includes the Mines in Sierra Leone and other subsidiaries in Dubai. It is vital that the CFO is comfortable with project finance, public company / IFRS reporting, credit analysis, policies and procedures, human resources, ERP systems, legal frameworks, and so forth. The CFO will be required to interface with all executives and management within Dubai, the Entire Group as a whole, and especially the heads of department in Sierra Leone.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies: lead the development and execution of long‑term financial plans, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation strategies, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business objectives and driving sustainable growth in the consolidated entity, which means in the country as well as…
• Lead negotiations on complex capital structures: drive negotiations on key terms and structures of financing including project financing, mezzanine debt and equity capital in the Group of companies.
• Oversee all financial operations: provide leadership and direction to the finance team, managing financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) are required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in the mining, natural resources, or heavy industry sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to manage teams from a distance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the Board, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work away from the office for multiple weeks at a time in Africa and more specifically Sierra Leone.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across diverse internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate technical and strategic issues clearly.
• Self-starter with a proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving.

The package offered is competitive on a global scale for a similar role and similar sized organization.