Group CFO (CA)

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking a Group CFO (Chartered Accountant) for its mining sector with multinational exposure, ideally including Africa taxation knowledge. Based in Dubai, you will lead strategic financial leadership across diverse operations, drive FP&A, risk management, and compliance.

The role requires a CA with 15+ years of experience (5+ in senior roles) and strong mining industry expertise to guide mergers, capital structuring, and financial reporting for the group.

Qualifications

• CA qualification with strong academic and professional credentials.
• Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 5 in a senior finance leadership role (Group CFO / Finance Director).
• Mining industry exposure (metals, minerals, precious stones, coal).
• Experience across international markets, preferably with knowledge of African taxation and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in FP&A is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the group's financial strategy aligned with long-term goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A processes.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions to optimize outcomes.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and capital structure.
• Provide input on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Lead financial reporting and ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations (Africa).
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team across geographies.
• Evaluate financial risks, insurance coverage, and internal controls.
• Report to the Group CEO and advise the board on financial matters.

Skills

FP&A

Strategic leadership

Multinational exposure

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Job description

Job Title: Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mining Industry
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Mining (Metals & Minerals / Precious Stones / Coal)
Salary: Up to AED 60,000 (Negotiable based on experience and industry exposure)
Notice Period: Up to 30 days
Applications: Open to overseas candidates
Preferred Industry Exposure: Africa (taxation and financial planning & analysis knowledge is a plus)

About the Role:

We are seeking an accomplished Group CFO (Chartered Accountant) to join a leading group of companies operating within the mining sector, with interests across metals, minerals, precious stones, and coal. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of strategic financial leadership, mining industry expertise, and multinational exposure preferably within the African continent.

This is a pivotal leadership role based in Dubai, responsible for overseeing the financial health and strategy across the groups diverse operations, driving financial planning, risk management, and compliance.

Develop and execute the groups financial strategy aligned with its long-term business goals.

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes (FP&A).

Monitor performance and implement corrective measures to optimize financial outcomes.

Manage cash flow, investments, and capital structuring to ensure financial health.

Provide strategic input on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Lead financial reporting and ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations (including Africa-specific taxation).

Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team across geographies.

Evaluate and manage financial risks, insurance coverage, and internal controls.

Report to the Group CEO and advise the board on all financial matters.

Key Requirements:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong academic and professional credentials.

Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 5 in a senior finance leadership role (Group CFO / Finance Director level).

Proven exposure to the mining industry (metals, minerals, precious stones, coal).

Experience working across international markets, preferably with knowledge of African taxation and regulatory environments.

Proficiency in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is highly desirable.