Manager, Finance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and play a key role in new business venture projects where required.
• Assist in handling corporate finance function in relation to any corporate due diligence, circular and corporate proposal of the Group.
• Assist in the preparation of Group annual business plan, specifically asset-related areas.
• Prepare and present budgeting and planning, forecasting and reporting for the group.
• Overall responsible for cash flow planning, including liaising with treasury and funding teams for drawdown of available facilities.
• Key focal point for all accounting technical related areas (e.g. accounting policies and financial report standards) in the Group, relating to operational assets.
• Responsible for review and analysis of monthly financial statements, including information included in quarterly announcements to Bursa U.A.E, particularly in terms of accuracy and timeliness.
• Co-ordinate and review all subsidiaries and assets’ monthly financial statements.
• Liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, tax agents and company secretary for required statutory requirements.
• Other ad-hoc duties as prescribed by the Asset Controller to assist in achieving Finance Department’s objectives.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a professional qualification from an internationally accepted accounting body (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, MICPA, CPA etc.) or Degree in Accounting
• At least 10 years relevant working experience, with a minimum 3 years’ experience in management role.
• Strong understanding and relevant experience of the oil & gas upstream (E&P) industry is a key advantage.
• Experience in M&A, including due diligence scope.
• Experience in auditing and corporate finance.
• Understanding of requirements of public listed environment in U.A.E
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently to meet reporting deadlines.
• Detail oriented and able to be hands on in preparation of deliverables.
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a team.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written).
• A self-starter, proactive, meticulous, well organized and possesses strong analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills.