SR PROJECT FINANCE MANAGER

National Electrical Manufactures Assoc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 1,350,000 - 1,750,000; Full time

Job summary

National Electrical Manufactures Assoc in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, controls and regulatory compliance. You will report to the senior management team and participate in evaluating, planning and developing long-range goals and objectives.

Responsibilities include corporate and project financial management, regulatory reporting, audits, risk management and building stakeholder relationships to support the organization's financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent.
• CPA or MBA in accounting is an advantage.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in Accounting and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate & develop long-range plans, goals and objectives.
• Develop/direct strategies for set objectives and fundings.
• Research and interpret financial data, regulatory information and market conditions.
• Maintain fiscal integrity of the company's resources.
• Direct preparation of regulatory reports for overseas projects.
• Oversee risk and insurance programs to minimize losses.
• Manage project finance, audits and year-end procedures.
• Lead the team and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial planning

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Corporate finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent

CPA or MBA in accounting (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

• Manage the resources to ensure that all financial systems, policies and procedures are consistently implemented and to adhere ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements
• Job at this level is part of the Senior Management team and are involved in the evaluating, planning and development of long-range plans, goals, and objectives.

Responsibilities

Corporate

• Evaluate & develop long-range plans, goals and objectives
• Develop/direct specific strategies for set objectives
• Research, analyse & interpret financial transactions & data, legislative information and economic and market conditions
• Maintain the fiscal integrity of company's financial resources
• Analyse changes in assessed valuation & earnings on investments to project cash flow
• Confer with bankers, consultants etc. on debt programs, funding policies etc.
• Direct the preparation of reports required by regulatory authorities for overseas projects
• Attend divisional meetings to provide direction and advice in resolving financial issues
• Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting and collecting procedures & investment activities
• Plan & direct risk and insurance programs to minimize risks and losses
• Direct insurance negotiations
• Monitor company's issuance of credit, establish credit-rating criteria, determine credit ceilings etc.
• Improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes & quality customer service
• Represent CFO at meetings in his absence.

Projects

• Maintain oversight of the project's overall financial performance and cash flow control
• Direct the preparation of accurate financial reports in a timely manner as required by management and other regulatory authorities
• Manage cost control process including closely monitoring all costs incurred against work budget, analyse variances and identify areas for improvement
• Provides projects-based financial analysis, offers fiscal advice and guidance to support the project team in making the best decisions for the project
• Support the project operations in risk management process through identification, assessment, mitigation and development of contingency plans
• Actively collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that project financial objectives are met
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and other regulatory requirements
• Manage the implementation of new financial processes, policies and procedures in order to meet organization's financial and business strategies
• Build relations with internal and external stakeholders through effective, proactive and regular communication
• Manage the quarterly and annual audits including the year-end procedures in conjunction with statutory requirement to ensure account complies with the regulatory framework
• Responsible for managing the team dynamics, motivation, professional and career development roadmap
• Promote and ensure compliance with organization's Health and Safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accountancy, Accounting or equivalent
• CPA/MBA in Accounting is an advantage
• Minimum 12 years' experience in Accounting and Finance in related industries.