Overview
Role : Finance Leader ( Trading Organization)
Location : Dubai
Role Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Professional with a strong background in Trade Finance, strategic financial planning, and global compliance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance, with a proven track record of at least 15 years in senior financial leadership roles. This position is based in Dubai and requires a high degree of financial acumen, integrity, and cross-border operational expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
– Lead the company’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning.
– Oversee Trade Finance operations, including Letter of Credit Management, buyer/supplier credit, and forex risk mitigation.
– Ensure statutory compliance across UAE, India, and other relevant jurisdictions.
– Manage treasury functions, working capital optimization, and banking relationships.
– Drive financial reporting, audit readiness, and internal controls.
– Collaborate with business heads to support commercial growth and investment decisions.
– Lead ERP implementation and digitization of finance workflows.
– Present financial insights to the Board and support investor relations.
– Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive compliance.
– Mentor and build a high-performing finance team.
Educational Qualification / Work Experience & Skill :
– CA / MBA (Finance) with Min. 15 years in finance professional , with at least 5+ years as Finance Leader.
– Expertise in Trade Finance instruments and cross-border transactions
– Strong command over IFRS, UAE VAT, and international accounting standards
– Strategic mindset with operational agility
– Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
– High integrity and commitment to governance
– Exposure to multi-country finance operations