Finance Director

Veridos FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in Dubai seeks a Finance Director to lead financial strategy and governance. Responsibilities include managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and leading the finance team. Ideal candidates will have extensive leadership experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and excellent stakeholder management capabilities. This role promotes an inclusive work environment and welcomes diverse applications.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper systems, processes, and controls are in place.
• Provides stewardship and integrity of financial systems.
• Leads the preparation of the Annual Budgets and financial projections.

Skills

Financial strategy

Budgeting

Financial control

Compliance

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CFA)

Tools

Financial systems

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 .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.

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.