Head of Finance

🏢 rtc1 recruitment services
📍 Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: Yesterday🔄 Updated: Yesterday
CV%
✨ AI Summary
This role is for a Head of Finance in a leading UAE-based FMCG distributor. The candidate will manage the complete finance function, including AP, AR, banking, cash flow, and financial reporting, as well as VAT, tax compliance, audits, and month/year-end closing. The position requires strong financial controls, budget monitoring, and coordination with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with a Master's degree being a plus, and at least 5 years of UAE experience in the FMCG distribution or principal company sector, preferably within the food industry. Strong UAE finance experience with end-to-end knowledge of AP, AR, banking, VAT, audits, and financial controls is essential, along with the ability to independently manage the overall finance function.
Required Skills
Other
Year-end closingStatutory requirements
Finance, Legal & Governance
Financial ControlsAuditingTax ComplianceAccounts ReceivableFinancial ReportingAccounts PayableBank Reconciliation
Hospitality, Retail & Customer Service
Baking
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Depending on experience and qualifications
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a Master's degree being a plus. A minimum of 5 years of UAE experience in FMCG distribution or an FMCG principal company, particularly in the food sector, is mandatory. Must possess strong end-to-end UAE finance experience including AP, AR, banking, VAT, audits, and financial controls, with the ability to independently manage the entire finance function.
Description
Position Title: Head of FinanceEmployment Type: Full TimeSalary AED: Depending on experience and qualificationsJob Location: Sharjah, UAEAbout the Client:A leading UAE-based FMCG distributor representing renowned international brands across Modern Trade, Traditional Trade, E-commerce, and HORECA channels, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and efficient supply chain solutions.Job Description:Manage the complete finance function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, cash flow, and financial reporting.Oversee VAT, tax compliance, audits, month-end/year-end closing, and statutory requirements.Monitor financial controls, reconciliations, budgets, and overall financial performance.Coordinate with internal departments, auditors, banks, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders on finance-related mattersQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field; Master's degree is a plus.Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in FMCG distribution or an FMCG principal company, preferably within the food sector.Must have strong UAE finance experience with end-to-end knowledge of AP, AR, banking, VAT, audits, and financial controlsAbility to independently manage the overall finance function and handle day-to-day financial operations.How to Apply:Send your CV in word format to: FINANCEJOBS2020 AT GMAIL DOT COM anduse Head of Finance - FMCG as email subject.
✨ Premium Match Details
Deep-dive CV analysis, customized Cover Letters, and Interview prep!
📊 Match Analysis
Insights against your active CV
📊
Personalized Match Analysis
Upload your CV to see exact matching percentages, detailed skills mapping, and gap analysis for this role.
🎯 Overalli74%
⚡ Skillsi85%
View Breakdown
Ontology Match: 85.0
Matched:✓ Requirements Matching✓ Ontology Skills Mapping
📜 Eligibilityi49%
View Breakdown
Local: 19600%
🏗️ Career Fiti91%
View Breakdown
Seniority: 91.0
📋 Requirementsi67%
View Breakdown
Domain: 67.0
🔥 Motivationi78%
View Breakdown
Title Fit: 78.00