PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Head of Finance Gulf will manage financial management, treasury systems and practices, ensuring financial information is timely, accurate and compliant with relevant accounting and taxation principles. Initially, the role will cover the United Arab Emirates, but in future it is envisaged that this role will also cover other Arabian Gulf territories, with Saudi Arabia expected to be the first in at least a year.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Prepare the annual budgets that provide analysis of corporate allocations, recoveries and recharges
- Preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reporting on any variances
- Ensure quality control for financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements, including tax reporting, preparing any required reporting
- Prepare a monthly and annual financial reporting package that identify results, trends, and financial forecasts and details the business financial position and provides explanations of any variances
- Prepare monthly forecast update, working closely with internal department leaders and assisting in forecasting project and overhead costs
Systems and processes
- Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
- Manage activities that support the effective delivery of the Finance, Treasury and Risk Management functions, including: reporting processes for tracking project, function and business deliverables and costs against projections and agreed KPIs.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Supervise audit activity
- Liaise with Arada parent in relation to their reporting and auditing requirements
- Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
- Maintain relationships with banks and surety providers, including any compliance requirements,
- Maintain insurance policies and assist with claims as necessary.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare monthly board reports and other ad hoc reports that may be required
- Support Project Managers to ensure they understand requirements in terms of forecasting and financial reporting
Person Specification Leadership
- Has a visible focus on client delivery and exceeding expectations; is conscientious and delivers on promises
- Is personally organised and translates goals into personal and team plans
- Communicates expectations clearly and consistently, and sets high standards for themselves and their teams
- Inspires and enthuses their team by empowering and trusting them to deliver
- Looks ahead, balancing short and long-term needs by anticipating a range of factors. Evaluates information quickly and is comfortable managing in uncertain situations
- Focuses on continuous improvement and innovation to find better ways of doing things
- Is confident and comfortable making and being accountable for tough decisions
- Is resilient and persists to achieve goals despite setbacks
- Maintains a positive outlook and shows consistency in behaviour with all team members
- Demonstrate the Roberts Co values through behaviours
- Develops a collaborative culture through openness and shared actions
- Learns about personal development needs through feedback from their direct reports, peers and manager
- Promotes a safe working environment where the physical and mental wellbeing of team members is paramount
- Leads by example in following policies, processes and initiatives that aim to prevent work related injury and ill health
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 10 years experience
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with POS or inventory systems is a plus
- Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
