Finance Executive

About the role

The client is a leading diversified business group operating globally in engineering, energy, infrastructure, technology and industrial solutions. They are seeking a Finance Executive to independently manage accounting, treasury and regulatory compliance for both Free Zone and Mainland entities in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end accounting, auditing, financial reporting and MIS preparation for Free Zone and Mainland entities, ensuring compliance with UAE accounting standards.
• Oversee all local and international banking operations, including multi‑currency fund transfers, treasury functions, SWIFT payments, Letters of Credit, bank guarantees and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and other financial regulations, coordinating with local authorities and government agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international financial institutions, monitor foreign‑exchange exposure and support cross‑border transactions and treasury activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; MBA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of UAE/GCC experience in finance, accounting, treasury or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, banking operations, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing local and international banking operations, including multi‑currency transactions, SWIFT, LCs and bank guarantees.

Required skills

• UAE accounting standards
• Financial reporting & MIS
• Auditing
• Multi‑currency fund transfers
• SWIFT payments
• Letters of Credit (LCs)
• Bank guarantees
• Bank reconciliations
• UAE VAT
• Corporate Tax
• Treasury management
• Foreign‑exchange exposure monitoring