Senior Consultant-Policies & Procedure

Aswaar Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Finance Policy Consultant to support the design and implementation of finance policies, procedures, and internal controls. This role is essential for ensuring strong financial governance across agriculture and retail/FMCG operations. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, with at least 7-10 years of relevant experience. The contract is for 3-6 months and requires excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in finance policies & procedures, internal controls, or process improvement.
• Experience in agriculture and retail/FMCG sectors preferred.
• Ability to simplify complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and standardize finance policies, SOPs, and process maps.
• Perform end-to-end reviews of finance processes (AP, AR, GL, inventory, costing, capex, etc.).
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements aligned with IFRS and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder-management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office tools

Job description

Job description: Role Summary Support the design, review, and implementation of finance policies, procedures, and internal controls. The role ensures strong financial governance and process efficiency across agriculture and retail/FMCG business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and standardize finance policies, SOPs, and process maps.
• Perform end-to-end reviews of finance processes (AP, AR, GL, inventory, costing, capex, etc.).
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements aligned with IFRS and best practices.
• Drive process optimization initiatives across agriculture and retail/FMCG functions.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure policy adoption and compliance.
• Conduct training and workshops on new or updated policies and procedures.
• Prepare assessment reports, documentation, and management presentations.
• Support internal audits, risk assessments, and system/ERP enhancement projects.

NOTE- The contract is for 3-6 months

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA preferred.
• 7-10 years’ experience in finance policies & procedures, internal controls, or process improvement.
• Experience in agriculture and retail/FMCG sectors preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to simplify complex processes.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office tools.