Finance Director

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

Job summary

A leading security firm in the UAE is seeking a Finance Director to head the Finance function and lead financial strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance leadership experience and a strong understanding of compliance and financial reporting. Responsibilities include managing budgets, overseeing financial controls, and ensuring proper systems are in place. The role requires strategic thinking and strong leadership to maintain a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles such as Finance Director or CFO.
• Proven track record in financial strategy and compliance.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing or security-sensitive environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper systems and controls are in place and functioning.
• Manage and prepare Annual Budgets and financial projections.
• Lead and motivate the Finance team to ensure high performance.

Skills

Financial strategy

Budgeting

Financial control

Compliance

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

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 organization.

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.

Equal Opportunity: 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.