Finance Director

Giesecke+Devrient; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Finance Director to head the Finance function. This role involves setting the financial strategy, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing the finance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior finance roles and strong qualifications such as ACCA or CPA. This position offers a strategic leadership opportunity within a dynamic environment in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles.
• Proven track record in financial strategy and compliance.
• Strong command of financial reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective financial systems and controls in place.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and projections.
• Manage working capital including bank, cash, and receivables.

Skills

Financial strategy

Budgeting

Financial control

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA

Job description

Scope and Purpose

The Finance Director (FD) is the head of the Finance function at Uganda Security Printing Company, Entebbe, Uganda, sets the overall financial agenda / leadership, responsible for overall delivery of the financial strategy and providing the framework for business planning, budgeting, reporting controls, procurement and sales of the of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures that proper systems, processes and controls are in place, effective and are functioning as required
• Provides stewardship and ensures integrity of financial systems, accounting practices and financial reporting analysis, investments and funding
• Leads and manages the preparation of the Annual Budgets and 5 year financial projections for the company in line with section 30.2 of the Joint Venture Agreement
• Provides management/oversight over expenses, including capital expenditures, and ensures these are in line with budgets and strategy.
• Manages the working capital of the Company including Bank/cash, receivables and obligations.
• Provides leadership to the Finance team in terms of maintaining a high performing team, motivation, and team growth and development
• Provides leadership development and models transparency, accountability, responsibility and reliability
• Ensures Compliance with all regulatory and financial requirements working closely with Compliance and Risk Officer
• Supports the Managing Director directly and provides timely advice to the Board of Directors on financial and compliance matters
• Ensure a well-controlled environment for cash and bank balances.
• Manage signatories and Bank Mandates.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles such as Finance Director, CFO, or Head of Finance.
• Proven track record in financial strategy, budgeting, financial control, and compliance.
• Experience managing finance functions in regulated, manufacturing, or security-sensitive environments is an advantage.
• Strong command of financial reporting frameworks, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with financial systems and high level data analysis.
• Expertise in working capital management, budgeting processes, and financial forecasting.
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational execution.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management, including at Executive and Board level.