Job Description

• Director of Finance is responsible for leading the financial strategy, governance, and performance of company and its subsidiaries across the GCC and MENA regions.
• Ensures financial sustainability, statutory compliance, effective budgeting, and risk management.
• Provides strategic financial leadership and direction, oversees multi-entity reporting, and supports decision-making at the group level.
• Develop and implement the group financial strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across the group
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, GAAP, VAT, Zakat, and other regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
• Approve and oversee financial due diligence, feasibility studies, and investment evaluations
• Monitor financial health indicators including liquidity, capital structure, and profitability across all subsidiaries
• Supervise cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury operations
• Direct ERP financial system design, implementation, integration, and continuous improvement
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring timely responses to audit findings and risk mitigation
• Lead and develop finance leadership across group entities to ensure standardization and best practices
• Liaise with government entities, regulatory bodies, banks, tax authorities, and investment partners
• Present financial reports and performance insights to the board, CEO, and executive committee

Skills

• Bachelor s or Master's degree in Finance & Accounting.
• CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 15 years of financial leadership experience, preferably in multi-country environments
• Deep knowledge of regional financial regulations (Kuwait, GCC, Egypt, Lebanon)
• Expert in IFRS, GAAP, corporate taxation, Zakat, VAT
• Familiarity with real estate, hospitality, and development sector dynamics.
• Proven success in managing finance functions in holding or group structures.
• Strong financial modeling and analysis
• Advanced ERP and financial systems proficiency (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Strategic planning and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

15+ years