Strategic Executive Assistant – CFO Office
Zutari
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.
We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.
What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.
Role overview:
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Strategic Executive Assistant – CFO Office to support the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in Dubai. This is a pivotal role requiring a professional with strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and proven experience supporting C-suite executives in fast-paced, international environments.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted right-hand to the CFO, managing executive-level deliverables, preparing high-impact financial presentations and board materials, and coordinating complex stakeholder engagements across regions.
Key Requirements:
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.
We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.
What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.
Role overview:
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Strategic Executive Assistant – CFO Office to support the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) based in Dubai. This is a pivotal role requiring a professional with strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and proven experience supporting C-suite executives in fast-paced, international environments.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted right-hand to the CFO, managing executive-level deliverables, preparing high-impact financial presentations and board materials, and coordinating complex stakeholder engagements across regions.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Finance qualification strongly preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of senior executive support experience, preferably within financial services or a multinational corporate environment
- Demonstrated understanding of financial statements, reporting cycles, and corporate finance concepts
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience preparing financial reports, investor decks, and board presentations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and business communication tools
- Experience managing global stakeholder relationships across multiple regions and time zones
- High degree of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential financial information
- Prepare, edit, and enhance financial presentations, board reports, investor updates, and executive-level communications
- Support the CFO in compiling financial insights and data for ExCo and board-level discussions
- Coordinate and manage logistics for leadership meetings, investor roadshows, earnings calls, and multi-stakeholder engagements
- Independently manage select projects and follow through on strategic initiatives with minimal oversight
- Liaise on behalf of the CFO with internal departments, board members, external advisors, and investors
- Assist with the budget planning cycle, forecasting processes, and quarterly business reviews
- Track action items and ensure timely follow-up on strategic and operational priorities
- Maintain an organized system for managing financial documents, board papers, and meeting briefs
- Provide full administrative support including complex calendar management and global travel arrangements
- Strategic mindset with a proactive, anticipatory approach to executive support
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly grasp financial concepts and data
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment in all matters
- Adaptability and flexibility to work across time zones and occasionally outside standard business hours
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