Head of Finance

JOB DETAILSJob TitleSGM-Finance & AccountsDivisionFinanceDepartmentFinance & AccountsReports ToDirectorJOB OBJECTIVESTo lead and manage the Finance & Accounts operations for the India & Sharjah unit, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust cash flow management, statutory compliance cost control, and strong support to manufacturing operations through effective budgeting, MIS, audits and process governance.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Accounting & ReportingEnsure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements as per IFRS and company policies.Oversees month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.Maintain strong cash flow visibility through continuous forecasting and treasury coordination. Monitor cost, cash flow, working capital, and variance analysis for factory operations.Budgeting, Forecasting & MISLead annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts.Provide detailed financial performance dashboards and MIS to management Statutory Compliance & Audit supportDrive full statutory compliance, including VAT, Corporate Tax, ESR, and other UAE regulatory requirements.Serve as compliance lead for financial governance and ensure timely filing and regulatory submissions.Liaise with internal and external auditors for periodic audits and closure of audit findings.Payables, Receivables & Treasury ManagementProactively manage cash-in and cash-out cycles to optimize liquidity and banking performance.Oversees vendor payments, bank reconciliations, credit control and AR collections.Manage import documentation, LC bank facilities, and forex exposure coordination.Payroll & Employee Expense ManagementCoordinate payroll processing with HR ensuring compliance and accuracy.Review employee expense claims and related accounting.Manufacturing Finance & Internal ControlsImplement compliance controls aligned with UAE laws and corporate standards.Track production costs, wastage, yield, inventory control and CAPEX reporting.Ensure strong internal controls, SOP adherence and ERP data accuracy.Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with plant operations, supply chain, procurement, and corporate finance teams.Support management with strategic financial insights for business growth.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION’SMinimum QualificationChartered AccountantYears and Nature of Experience20 years of Finance & Accounts experience with at least 3-5 years exposure to global accounting practice, manufacturing/plant finance role in UAE or GCC preferred.BEHAVIOURAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESBehavioral CompetenciesTechnical CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsHands on with ERPIntegrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.Strong knowledge of IRFS, UAE Vat/tax compliance, and audit processes.Decision making ability with business acumen Proficiency in financial modelling, MS Excel & reporting tools Excellent communication and stakeholder influenceExperience in costing, CAPEX monitoring and inventory controls

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