About the company:

Our client is a fast-growing, innovative organization in distribution and e-commerce, delivering seamless brand reach and efficient operations while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations & Reporting

Oversee daily accounting operations of all 4 legal entities (UAE & KSA). Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing across the group. Prepare consolidated financial statements for the group. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules. Ensure accuracy and completeness of revenue, COGS, inventory, and receivables.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. Monitor financial performance versus budget, highlighting key variances. Conduct profitability analysis by channel, entity, and product line. Provide strategic insights to support pricing, margins, and working capital optimization.

3. ERP (ODOO) Oversight & Process Improvement

Act as the finance lead for ODOO ERP utilization, improvements, and reporting. Ensure accurate configuration, data integrity, and process flow within ERP modules (Accounting, Inventory, Sales, Procurement). Drive automation and workflow efficiency within the finance function.

4. Cashflow & Working Capital Management

Monitor cashflow and manage daily liquidity needs. Oversee receivables collection, credit control, and follow-ups with customers. Optimize payables, vendor payments, and banking relationships. Support treasury operations including FX, intercompany transfers, and cash pooling.

5. Compliance, Audit & Taxation

Ensure compliance with UAE and KSA statutory requirements (VAT, Corporate Tax, Zakat, etc.). Coordinate with external auditors for timely completion of audits. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to company policies. Support registration, reporting, and compliance for multi-entity operations.

6. Team Leadership & Coordination

Supervise, mentor, and develop accountants in the team. Allocate responsibilities and ensure high performance within the team. Foster collaboration with sales, operations, logistics, and senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred. 5–7 years of total experience with at least 3 years in a Finance Manager or similar role. Experience in SME or mid-sized group structures, preferably multi-entity and multi-country (UAE & KSA). Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS). Hands-on experience with ODOO ERP or any ERP is highly preferred. Knowledge of e-commerce, distribution, or wholesale channels is an advantage. Excellent financial analysis, reporting, and communication skills. Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Competencies

Financial planning & analysis (FP&A) Consolidation & multi-entity management ERP proficiency Cashflow & working capital management Strong internal control mindset Team leadership and development Attention to detail and accuracy Business partnering with cross-functional teams Adaptability and decision-making in an SME context