General Manager - Finance, Dubai
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• International Accounting, Taxation & Transfer Pricing
- Lead global accounting operations, including entity-level reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and statutory consolidation under IFRS and UAE laws.
- Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations across jurisdictions, including UAE, India, and the U.S.
- Develop and maintain transfer pricing documentation, contracts, and strategies in alignment with OECD guidelines.
- Liaise with external advisors and legal teams to ensure robust tax planning and audit readiness.
- Monitor global tax law changes and assess their impact on business operations and profitability.
• Cash Flow, Treasury & Banking
- Oversee global cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and liquidity planning.
- Collaborate with treasury teams to manage FX risk, hedging strategies, and optimize cash deployment.
- Maintain strong banking relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with banking regulations.
- Drive strategies to improve working capital efficiency across receivables, inventory, and payables.
• Statutory Compliance & Governance
- Ensure timely filing of statutory financials and tax returns across all operating geographies.
- Liaise with local authorities and auditors to resolve compliance queries and ensure audit closure.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local accounting standards and implement tax optimization strategies.
- Develop and enforce global finance governance calendars, internal controls, and SOP adherence.
• Corporate Policy & Contract Validation
- Update corporate policies including Delegation of Authority, travel, and contract signing protocols.
- Validate business contracts with vendors, customers, and banks to safeguard company interests.
- Provide training and guidance to teams on policy compliance and documentation standards.
• Controlling, Provisioning & Month-End Close
- Lead month-end close processes across regions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports with regional controllers.
- Manage provisioning and latest estimates (LE), including balance-to-go and forecast accuracy.
- Conduct variance analysis and recommend cost control measures across functions.
• Global FP&A & Business Partnering
- Deliver monthly/quarterly business scorecards with actionable insights in both local and reporting currencies- In dashboards as agreed.
- Analyze P&L variances vs. plan, LE, and prior year by market, product, and customer.
- Restructure and upgrade MIS systems for entity, SKU, and BU profitability aligned with financials.
- Establish rolling forecasts for P&L and cash flow with >95% accuracy.
- Partner with HODs to review overheads and ensure budget discipline.
• Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and LE processes across revenue, P&L, CAPEX, and cash flow.
- Consolidate budgets and present to CFO, Business Finance Head, and President.
- Support long-range planning (LRP) and scenario modelling with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure budgeting rules and SOPs are followed across geographies.
• Finance Transformation & Automation
- Benchmark financial metrics and define glide paths to best-in-class performance.
- Lead cost-saving initiatives across functions and geographies.
- Drive automation through ERP enhancements, dashboarding, and data analytics.
- Conduct portfolio reviews to identify pricing, mix, and COGS optimization opportunities.
• New Business Evaluation & Strategic Finance
- Partner with BD and Strategy teams to evaluate new products, markets, and M&A opportunities.
- Conduct NPV, sensitivity analysis, and financial modelling for new initiatives.
- Assess commercial terms, distribution alliances, and project profitability.
- Lead finance due diligence and post-merger integration activities.
• Talent Development & Team Leadership
- Conduct bi-annual performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure regular coaching, on-the-job training, and capability building.
- Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement
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