Global Finance Leader - IFRS, ERP & Growth

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross seeks a seasoned Head of Finance to oversee multi-entity operations across the UAE and beyond. The role requires deep IFRS knowledge, ERP leadership, and strategic financial planning to drive efficiency and growth.

You will lead budgeting, audits, tax, treasury, and risk management while mentoring a high-performing finance team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA) mandatory; MBA preferred.
• Over 15 years of finance experience, including GCC regional exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance function across multi-entity operations in UAE, KSA, Qatar, India, USA.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial planning for accuracy and compliance.
• Drive audits, taxation, treasury, FX, and risk management activities with zero delays or penalties.
• Manage cash flow, collections, payables, and credit control to sustain working capital.
• Implement ERP and finance automation to streamline reporting and decision-making.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning, cost optimization and growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, VAT, ESR, UBO, ZATCA and other statutory obligations.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance teams, promoting collaboration and accountability.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Multi-entity finance

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Finance/Accounting

CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Excel

Power BI

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the Finance function across multi-entity operations (UAE KSA Qatar India USA).
• Oversee accounting reporting budgeting and financial planning to ensure accuracy compliance and efficiency.
• Drive audits taxation treasury FX and risk management activities with zero delays or penalties.
• Manage cash flow collections payables and credit control to maintain strong working capital.
• Implement ERP and finance automation processes to streamline reporting and enhance decision-making.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning cost optimization and business growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS VAT ESR UBO ZATCA and other statutory obligations.
• Lead mentor and develop finance teams while promoting collaboration and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA CA ACCA or CMA) mandatory; MBA preferred.
• 710 years of finance experience including 35 years in the GCC region.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Proven expertise in IFRS (especially IFRS 15) taxation transfer pricing treasury and FX.
• Strong background in multi-entity finance management and international compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP Oracle MS Dynamics) and advanced Excel/Power BI.
• Demonstrated leadership analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Degree in Finance Accounting or related discipline.
• Ongoing professional development in international tax audit and financial governance.
• Continuous training in ERP and digital finance systems.

Vertical: Corporate