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Bahrain Airport Company (BAC); Bahrain; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Financial Operations at Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) will lead the finance staff to achieve BAC's strategic objectives and oversee financial affairs. You will direct the Finance department and coordinate with other BAC departments to ensure sound financial management.

Requirements include over 10 years in a similar role, strong IFRS knowledge, and a postgraduate certificate such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA. Interaction with internal/external agencies is expected.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Sound understanding of IFRS.
• Post graduate certificate such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance department to achieve strategic objectives.
• Oversee and control BAC’s financial affairs.
• Direct the Finance department and coordinate with other BAC departments.
• Evaluate training needs of subordinates with HR.
• Strategic planning for all financial requirements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CPA certificate

Job description

The preliminary role of the Director of Financial Operations is to lead the staff of the finance department in accomplishing the strategic objectives of BAC, as well as having an oversight and control over BAC’s financial affairs. The main accountabilities of the Director of Financial Operations will include:

• Receiving and revising reports from department heads and taking proper actions in accordance.
• Directing the Finance department and coordinating with other BAC departments.
• Evaluating the training needs of subordinates in cooperation with HR.
• Strategic planning for all Financial requirements coping with business operations.
• Managing Finance division resources, and actively allocate and monitor responsibilities of the Finance team.
• Facilitating business requirements of internal/external organizations

To be considered, candidates must possess over 10 years previous experience within a similar role and have a sound understanding of IFRS. Candidates must also hold a post graduate certificate such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA and have the ability to deal with superiors, subordinates and external agencies.

About The Company

Wholly owned by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) was established in 2008, to manage and operate the Bahrain International Airport and acquired this responsibility in March 2010

BAC’s core objectives are to elevate the role of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) as a contributor to the economy and further enhance the airport's status, infrastructure and facilities for the benefit of all stakeholders and users of the airport. BAC also optimizes the Airport’s revenue streams by diversifying the business through both aeronautical and non-aeronautical activities.

BAC operates as a commercial entity with transparency and commitment to build on the airport's status as a major international airport in the region through world-class infrastructure, facilities and services.