Gemini Exports – Group Head – Finance Gemini Exports

The Corporate Institute; Dubai; Presencial; AED 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Corporate Institute seeks a Group Head of Finance based in Dubai to lead all finance and accounting activities for a fast-moving trading business.

You will own budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, while partnering with Sales, Procurement, Logistics and Management to optimize profitability and cash conversion. The role requires a strong track record in senior finance leadership and deep UAE regulatory knowledge.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in finance or related field.
• Professional qualifications preferred (CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA).
• 10+ years in senior finance roles.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the overall Finance and Accounting function of the company.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, financial reports, and management accounts.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Lead banking relationships and finance facilities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations.
• Lead the Finance Team and manage confidential information.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Cash flow management

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Negotiation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA or equivalent

Herramientas

Excel

ERP accounting systems

Descripción del empleo

Role Overview:

There is an immediate opening for Group Head of Finance based in Dubai.

Reporting to:

Group Management / Owner

Key Responsibilities:

• – Manage the overall Finance and Accounting function of the company.
• – Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, financial reports, and management accounts.
• – Monitor the company’s cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and inventory.
• – Take responsibility for customer collections and closely follow up on overdue payments.
• – Work with the Sales Team to set collection targets and ensure the team actively follows up with customers for payment.
• – Monitor customer credit limits, outstanding balances, and overdue accounts.
• – Manage supplier payments and ensure payments are planned according to cash flow and agreed terms.
• – Monitor all costs related to international shipments, including freight, customs, clearance, port, storage, detention, and demurrage charges.
• – Identify unnecessary shipment costs and implement measures to reduce demurrage and other avoidable expenses.
• – Review shipment costs and ensure they are properly recorded and allocated.
• – Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• – Manage and monitor bank loans, overdrafts, credit facilities, Letters of Credit (LCs), guarantees, and trade finance facilities.
• – Support management in negotiating better banking facilities, payment terms, and financing costs.
• – Monitor bank facility limits, repayments, interest, and renewal requirements.
• – Prepare and manage sales commissions and incentive calculations in line with company policies.
• – Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, VAT, Corporate Tax, banking, and financial regulations.
• – Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other professional advisers.
• – Review company expenses and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• – Provide management with clear financial analysis and recommendations for business decisions.
• – Work closely with Sales, Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, and Management to improve financial performance.
• – Lead and manage the Finance Team and ensure accurate and timely completion of financial activities.
• – Manage and monitor the business owner’s personal banking and financial transactions, including reconciliations, payments, transfers, and other financial requirements, with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
• – Support management with financial planning, business expansion, and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• – Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• – CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• – Minimum 10 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in a senior finance position.
• – Experience in textile, trading, wholesale, distribution, import/export, or similar businesses is highly preferred.
• – Strong practical experience in customer collections, cash flow, working capital, and cost control.
• – Good understanding of international shipments, import costs, freight, customs, port charges, demurrage, and detention.
• – Strong experience dealing with UAE banks, loans, credit facilities, LCs, guarantees, and trade finance.
• – Good knowledge of UAE financial regulations, VAT, and Corporate Tax.
• – Strong Excel and ERP/accounting system skills.
• – Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• – Strong ability to work with and hold Sales and other departments accountable for financial targets.
• – High level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive company and owner’s financial information.
• – Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment and manage multiple priorities.

Key Performance Areas:

• – Improving customer collections and reducing overdue balances.
• – Improving cash flow and working capital.
• – Reducing demurrage and unnecessary shipment expenses.
• – Controlling company expenses.
• – Managing banking facilities and financing costs effectively.
• – Improving financial reporting and management information.
• – Supporting the Sales Team in achieving collection targets.
• – Ensuring strong financial controls and regulatory compliance.

Contact:

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