Senior Finance Leader — Trading & Logistics, Treasury & Reporting

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in United Arab Emirates seeks a senior Finance & Accounting leader to oversee all financial operations from AR/AP to treasury, inventory, and reporting. The role demands 15+ years in finance, with strong background in trading, shipping & logistics, and import/export.

The candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and financial controls while coordinating with auditors and external stakeholders. CA/ACCA/CMA are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance & Accounting operations.
• Experience in Trading, Shipping & Logistics, Import & Export is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AR, AP, Treasury, Inventory Management, and Cash Flow Management.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete finance and accounting operations of the organization
• Manage AR and AP ensuring timely collections and payments
• Handle treasury operations cash flow management and working capital optimization
• Oversee inventory accounting stock valuation and inventory reconciliation
• Manage financial planning budgeting forecasting and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate financial statements and timely month-end and year-end closing
• Monitor import and export transactions shipping documentation and related financial activities
• Manage banking relationships credit facilities and foreign exchange transactions
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards taxation and statutory requirements
• Coordinate with internal departments auditors banks and external stakeholders
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Strong industry experience in Trading, Shipping & Logistics, Import & Export is highly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of AR, AP, Treasury, Inventory Management, and Cash Flow Management.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience in managing finance teams and driving process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CMA.

Skills

AR management

AP management

Treasury

Cash flow

Inventory accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Year-end close

Taxation

Financial controls

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

CA/ACCA/CMA

Job description

Confidential Company in United Arab Emirates seeks a senior Finance & Accounting leader to oversee all financial operations from AR/AP to treasury, inventory, and reporting. The role demands 15+ years in finance, with strong background in trading, shipping & logistics, and import/export.

The candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and financial controls while coordinating with auditors and external stakeholders. CA/ACCA/CMA are preferred qualifications.