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**Head of Finance** — Multi-Entity Trading Group \| Dubai \| Career-Defining Stretch Role
This is a Head of Finance role at a 30-year-old UAE trading group with five legal entities, four banking relationships, and CEO-level exposure from day one.
We are looking for a fully qualified accountant ready to step up from Finance Manager into full ownership of the finance function.
If you've been waiting for the title and the scope to match what you can deliver, read on.
About Techniline Electronics
Techniline Electronics is a 30-year-old UAE business built on Professional Audio Equipment, Public Address Systems, and Musical Instruments.
We operate across import, wholesale distribution, retail (including MusicMajlis), and technical projects, with a 40+ person team.
We run the business using the Scaling Up framework — daily huddles, weekly KPIs, quarterly OPSP — and we value transparency, accountability, A-player standards, and continuous improvement.
We don't hide the work.
We don't tolerate B-player effort.
And we promote what we measure.
Why This Role Exists
Our long-tenured Finance Head is moving on after delivering exceptional service.
We're not looking for a like-for-like replacement — we're looking for the next generation of finance leadership: someone who is hungry, fully qualified, and ready to own a Head of Finance title with all the scope (and visibility) that comes with it.
You will report directly to the CEO and MD, present monthly to the leadership team, and own the full finance function across five entities.
What You'll Own
- Monthly book closure (working day 7) and consolidated financial reporting across 5 legal entities
- Weekly GP margin tracking, monthly margin analysis by brand / channel / segment
- Rolling 6-week cashflow forecast and quarterly rolling 3-month P&L forecast
- Daily cash position review, payment approvals, and banking interface (NBF, ADCB, BOB, Mashreq)
- Statutory audit execution across all entities — coordination, schedules, three-way reconciliations
- 100% on-time UAE VAT filings and Corporate Tax compliance; FTA correspondence
- AR oversight (≥90% within credit terms), AP supervision, stock valuation integrity
- Finance team management — direct reports and cross-functional partnering with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse
- Daily leadership huddle, weekly leadership meeting, monthly financials presentation to CEO/MD
- Contribution to ERP enhancement, MIS automation (AI dashboards), and new revenue process design
Who You Are
- Fully qualified accountant: ACCA, ACA, ICAEW, CA, CMA, or CPA. No part-qualified candidates.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years' total finance experience; minimum 4 years in UAE.
- Sector: Hands-on experience in UAE trading, distribution, or retail. Group / multi-entity consolidation experience is non-negotiable.
- Technical depth: Strong VAT, Corporate Tax, audit, banking, treasury, and FP&A capability. Comfortable with ERP systems (we use AcSys; SAP / Oracle / Tally experience all welcome).
- Personality: Bias for action. Intellectually honest. Hands-on but able to step back. Comfortable challenging the CEO with data, comfortable being challenged in return.
- Ambition: You're looking for a step up — in title, scope, or both. You want to own the function, not be a piece of it.
What We Offer
- Starting salary: AED 15,000 – 18,000 per month (all-inclusive).
- 12-Month Review Clause: Structured review at month 12. Deliver against the scorecard and target compensation moves up. This is a written commitment, not a verbal hope.
- Title and scope: Head of Finance from day one. Direct CEO/MD access. Full P&L visibility.
- Development: Quarterly development plan tied to your career trajectory.
- Benefits: As per UAE Labour Law — visa, medical insurance, annual ticket, gratuity, 30 days annual leave.
How We Hire
Our process follows a Topgrading-style interview framework.
We will assess you against a published Job Scorecard, conduct a chronological career interview, and complete reference checks with your past managers.
We are transparent about what we expect, and we expect you to be transparent in return.
If this sounds intense, it's because the job is intense.
If it sounds like the kind of process you've been waiting for, apply.
How to Apply
Apply directly through this listing.
We screen all applications via our Zoho Recruit portal — please answer the screening questions accurately and completely.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute initial screen, followed by a Topgrading career interview, a technical case study, and reference checks.
Location
Dubai — must be able to commute on-site daily.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month
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