Regional Finance Leader – GCC Retail & Tax Strategy

TECCODD; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in the UAE seeks a finance leader to drive financial excellence across retail operations in the GCC. The ideal candidate should have extensive finance experience, particularly in retail, and solid knowledge of GCC tax laws. Responsibilities include managing compliance, budgeting, and providing financial insights to leadership. Candidates should ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance and relevant certifications with a proven track record in multi-entity finance.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive finance experience.
• At least 5 years in a GCC retail or FMCG finance leadership role.
• Strong expertise in UAE, KSA, and Qatar tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance & Accounts function ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Support new store openings and franchises through financial analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Tax Compliance

Inventory Management

Multi-entity Consolidation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA, CMA, CA or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems (Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle)

Excel

Job description

A leading retail organization in the UAE seeks a finance leader to drive financial excellence across retail operations in the GCC. The ideal candidate should have extensive finance experience, particularly in retail, and solid knowledge of GCC tax laws. Responsibilities include managing compliance, budgeting, and providing financial insights to leadership. Candidates should ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance and relevant certifications with a proven track record in multi-entity finance.