Finance Director

Verified Electronics; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Verified Electronics in Dubai, UAE seeks a experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function and drive strategic financial leadership. The role requires IFRS expertise, UAE knowledge, and a proven leadership track record in finance.

The Finance Director will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and controls, partnering with senior management on commercial decisions, pricing, and investments in a fast-growing business environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent (ACCA/ACA/CPA).
• Extensive IFRS experience and UAE applicability knowledge.
• Minimum 3 years of Dubai/UAE finance experience.
• Experience in senior finance management or leadership roles.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s finance function and strategic direction.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Provide senior management with financial analysis and recommendations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and profitability.
• Oversee IFRS reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Skills

IFRS

Dubai/UAE experience

Senior finance experience

Strategic financial leadership

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent (ACCA/ACA/CPA)

Tools

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Finance Director

Verified Electronics | Dubai, UAE

Verified Electronics is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Director to lead and oversee the company's finance function in Dubai.

This is a senior leadership position suited to a qualified finance professional with a strong technical accounting background, extensive knowledge of IFRS, and a proven track record working within the UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, strengthening financial controls and reporting, managing financial planning and analysis, and supporting senior management in making informed commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and oversee the company's overall finance function.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Provide senior management with financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, cash flow, and working capital.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, budgets, and business plans.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.

Financial Reporting & IFRS

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with IFRS and applicable UAE requirements.
• Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review financial statements, management accounts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Work closely with external auditors and oversee the annual audit process.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial records.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts and provide variance analysis.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Analyse revenue, gross margins, operating costs, profitability, and cash flow.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for new business opportunities and strategic decisions.

Cash Flow, Working Capital & Treasury

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and other working capital requirements.
• Develop strategies to improve cash conversion and liquidity.
• Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Ensure appropriate controls over payments and financial transactions.

Tax, Compliance & Audit

• Oversee compliance with applicable UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and other professional advisers where required.
• Ensure timely submission of financial and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Business & Commercial Support

• Act as a strategic finance partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Evaluate the financial implications of commercial decisions, investments, contracts, and business opportunities.
• Support pricing, profitability, cost management, and commercial strategy.
• Provide clear financial information to support management decision-making.
• Work closely with operations and other departments to improve financial performance.

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and oversee the finance team.
• Establish clear responsibilities, processes, and performance standards.
• Review and improve finance processes and systems.
• Ensure the finance team operates efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification, such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with extensive IFRS experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Dubai/UAE.
• Significant overall experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting, audit, or corporate finance.
• Proven experience in a senior finance management or leadership position.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial controls.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Experience working with international businesses and/or trading companies is highly desirable.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate financial information into practical business decisions.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Big 4 experience is highly desirable but not essential. Candidates with relevant experience from other reputable accounting, audit, advisory, or corporate finance environments will also be considered.

Preferred Experience

Experience within one or more of the following industries would be advantageous:

• Electronics
• Technology
• Trading and distribution
• Import/export
• Wholesale
• International commerce

Experience managing finance across multiple jurisdictions or international customers and suppliers would also be highly advantageous.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Director, not simply a financial reporting manager.

The successful candidate should be comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level — setting financial direction while also understanding the detail behind the numbers.

You should be commercially minded, decisive, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and growing business environment.

The role requires someone who is flexible and willing to work extended hours when required, particularly during month-end, year-end, audits, reporting deadlines, and other critical business periods.

Key Qualifications at a Glance

Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant / ACCA / ACA / CPA or equivalent

IFRS: Required

Dubai/UAE Experience: Minimum 3 years

Senior Finance Experience: Required

UAE VAT & Corporate Tax: Required

Big 4 Experience: Highly desirable, but not essential

International / Trading Experience: Highly desirable

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time