Our client, a reputed organization in Ecommerce business, is seeking an experienced Financial professional with e-commerce experience to manage the transition and work with the business on adapting to the changes required.  This role is highly commercial, and the incumbent will be a core member of the wider finance team and plays a key part in supporting and strengthening the finance function.

Furthermore, this role will evolve and become a conduct between the business and the finance team where the candidate will spend significant time establishing relationships and providing support to senior management. The candidate will identify new ways to communicate performance and provide financial planning and commercial analytical support.

Responsibilities include: 

§  Develop financial strategies for online product offering 

§  Work with IT to implement necessary systems changes to capture finance information

·         Candidate will take ownership of the month end close and management accounts reporting processes including analysis and commentary

·         Delivering accurate and timely management information with clear understanding of key drivers and commentary against those

• Provide insights into spending trends, cost-savings initiatives, and margin opportunities

·         Responsible for ensuring strong financial controls are in place and operating effectively, including robust balance sheet reconciliations

·         Responsible for business audit and statutory accounts reporting process including preparation of complex technical accounting papers

• Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.

·         including new tax requirements and jurisdictions

·         Cash forecasting and planning and cost planning including reporting to cost center owners

·         Finance systems including identification, evaluation, implementation, development, and maintenance

• Drive value within the business through margin enhancement, lower costs, and operational efficiencies

·         Technical Accounting and support on any accounting policies, judgements, and estimates

Requirements:

·         Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) is highly preferred

·         A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Finance Manager in the Ecommerce industry in GCC is a must.

·         Experience in financial/accounting software

·         Working understanding of accounting policies and IFRS

·         Excellent communication skills and confidence in partnering with stakeholders

·         Confident in identifying, resolving, and escalating key points and issues

• Personal integrity and an ability to maintain the confidentiality of company and client information

 confidentiality of company and client information