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Job Overview

A leading multinational group headquartered in Dubai, with diverse operations across the UAE, DR Congo, and Angola, is searching for a seasoned Group Chief Financial Officer. This key finance leadership role will oversee the group’s financial strategy and management across multiple sectors including beverage manufacturing, construction materials, trading, and logistics. With an annual turnover near USD 800 million, the group requires a visionary CFO to drive financial performance, governance, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead all financial functions across the group’s international operations. You will be responsible for strategic financial planning, cash flow and treasury management, risk mitigation, budgeting, and forecasting. Managing merger and acquisition activities, evaluating investments, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and corporate governance standards are critical parts of the role. Additionally, you will lead and develop multinational finance teams while maintaining strong relationships with banks, investors, and other key stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, or CPA is essential.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven track record managing finance operations across multiple countries.
• Expertise in treasury, banking, trade finance, group consolidation, and IFRS compliance.
• Experience leading large organizations with annual turnovers exceeding USD 300 million.
• Familiarity with markets in Africa and the Middle East is highly preferred.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong strategic financial planning and business partnering skills.
• Effective management of liquidity, cash flow, and financial risks.
• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, and detailed financial analysis.
• Expertise in mergers and acquisitions, and investment appraisal.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse, cross-border finance teams.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities with stakeholders and financial institutions.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes via WhatsApp to +971 50 871 1333. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further discussions.

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