Finance Partner- UAE & Africa (PSS07599)
Personnel Search Services Group
Date: 3 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

Job Title: Finance Partner
Location: UAE (with regional oversight for Africa)
About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a Finance Partner for a leading global business group with a significant presence in the agricultural sector, particularly in Africa. It is recognized as one of the largest and fastest-growing integrated agricultural supply chain groups. Its operations span a wide range of activities, including procurement, processing, warehousing, transportation, and distribution of various commodities
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial operations in the UAE & Africa region. The role involves financial planning, reporting, risk management, IFRS compliance, and business strategy support. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience, strong expertise in financial consolidation, and a deep understanding of regional financial regulations
Key Responsibilities
Location: UAE (with regional oversight for Africa)
About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a Finance Partner for a leading global business group with a significant presence in the agricultural sector, particularly in Africa. It is recognized as one of the largest and fastest-growing integrated agricultural supply chain groups. Its operations span a wide range of activities, including procurement, processing, warehousing, transportation, and distribution of various commodities
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial operations in the UAE & Africa region. The role involves financial planning, reporting, risk management, IFRS compliance, and business strategy support. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience, strong expertise in financial consolidation, and a deep understanding of regional financial regulations
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Provide insights on profitability, cost control, and investment opportunities.
- Financial Consolidation & Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities in UAE & Africa.
- Consolidate financial statements and present reports to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS & local financial regulations in different countries.
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Monitor financial risks, currency exposure, and tax regulations across the region.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws, VAT, and corporate governance standards.
- Liaise with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and funding strategies.
- Optimize working capital management and oversee treasury operations.
- Monitor credit risk & debt collection across different markets.
- Business Partnering & Decision Support
- Collaborate with regional leadership & commercial teams for strategic decision-making.
- Drive financial efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.
- Implement financial controls & process automation for improved efficiency.
- 6-10 years of experience in financial management, controlling, or accounting.
- Strong expertise in financial consolidation & IFRS reporting.
- Regional experience in UAE & Africa is a must.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) & financial reporting tools. Proficiency in IT reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, etc. is preferable.
- Strong knowledge of taxation, compliance, and cross-border financial operations.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- CPA, ACCA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory).
- Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).
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