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A leading group company with multiple trading and distribution channels across Asia, Africa, and Europe seeks to hire a Finance and Commercial Manager to be based in Dubai. Potential incumbents must qualify and meet the below KRA's to be eligible for the role.
Manage/Supervise:
A. Responsible for Managing the Banking, Finance, & commercial requirements of transactions through the company.
B. Responsible for entity’s statutory compliance.
Job Mission:
Manage the group’s Dubai office, including handling all import/export finance, documentation & related support for sales through the company.
Principal Responsibility:
Maintenance of Books of Accounts for International Trade and Distribution business in Southern Africa as per IFRS and subject to Local requirements of Dubai, if any
Interaction with Back office Services for ensuring timely completion of bookkeeping activities and MIS generation
Managing Bank Relationships for Routine Trade related activities/documentation and Bank Facilities in particular
Develop a good understanding/relationship with identified entity’s bankers.
Manage all local documentary processing requirements for International Trade including liaising with shipping companies on a timely basis
Interaction with Group Finance team in HK for Bank Facility allocation and appropriate utilization in line with Trade requirements.
Comply with all local statutory requirements on a timely and accurate basis.
Provide support for Group-related activities as may be required by Management
Liaise with group finance/shared services/import offices to ensure smooth flow of transactions.
Educational Qualifications:
Inter CA/CA/CPA/ACCA preferred.
Knowledge and Experience:
10 years’ experience of Operational aspects of Import/export finance & Documentation.
Experience in trading in Africa &/OR Chemicals is an added advantage.
(hands-on experience) is a basic requirement along with Middle East operational experience in the above lines, in particular, Dubai.
SAP exposure is an added benefit
Exposure to Supply Chain/Logistics operations is preferred.
Key Competencies:
Flexibility & Change Orientation
Planning & Organizing
Continuous Improvement
Personal Motivation & Initiative
Problem Solving/Analytical Ability
Seniority Level: Managerial-Level
Job Functions: Finance & Accounting
Industries : Information Technology
