ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our German client is a leader in innovative industrial automation and production process solutions. The Head of Finance and Operations for the sales subsidiary oversees all aspects of finance, operations, HR, and administration in the UAE. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker, a results-driven manager with a strong hands-on mentality, and a leader who can develop and execute plans to achieve revenue and market share growth targets.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage the finance department, overseeing accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, budget preparation, and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations
• Provide financial guidance and decision-making support to the Managing Director of Sales
• Ensure that day-to-day operations, including order processing and logistics, run smoothly and efficiently, meeting global standards and customer expectations
• Implement strategies to streamline and enhance operational procedures
• Oversee HR operations, including payroll, sick leave management, employee contracts, recruitment, organizational restructuring, insurance, and legal matters
• Ensure all HR policies are aligned with both company standards and local regulations
• Prepare and manage both short-term and long-term budgets, ensuring financial implications are well understood before decisions are made
• Maintain adherence to both internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Ensure that all financial and HR operations comply with global operating procedures and legal standards in the UAE
• Lead and coach a small, diverse team to achieve operational excellence, foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that supports the company’s goals
• Work closely with the headquarters' global teams (Finance, HR, Logistics, IT) to ensure that operational and financial practices align with global standards and corporate objectives
• Provide proactive support to the Managing Director of Sales on finance, operations, and HR topics
• Make timely decisions that reflect both short-term and long-term business needs

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing finance and operations
• Experience within a multinational environment
• In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Strong understanding of HR processes, legal compliance, and employee management in the UAE
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and driving operational efficiency
• Expertise in organizational restructuring, recruitment, and employee development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies
• Hands-on, results-driven leadership style with the ability to make decisions based on data and business needs
• Ability to travel internationally as required

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of self-adhesive products and system solutions for industry, trade, and the consumer sector worldwide. With more than 5,000 employees, our client is active in over 100 countries around the globe. As Financial Accounting & Treasury Executive (m/f/d), you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial information and performance, in compliance with UAE regulations and group accounting standards. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records in compliance with UAE regulations and group accounting standards
• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping by supporting the Shared Service Center
• Reconcile accounts, monitor transactions and support internal and external audits
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 
• Manage daily cash flow, ensuring liquidity and optimizing treasury operations
• Handle banking relationships, payments and reconciliations
• Monitor foreign exchange transactions and manage currency risks
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations, VAT, corporate tax as well as other statutory requirements
• Stay updated on changes in UAE accounting and taxation laws to ensure regulatory adherence
• Support VAT filing, corporate tax compliance and statutory reporting
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Drive automation and process improvements in accounting and treasury functions
• Provide financial insights to senior management for strategic decision-making

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or ACCA certification is a plus) 
• Minimum of 5 years experience in financial accounting and treasury, preferably in the UAE
• Big 4 audit experience is a strong advantage
• In-depth knowledge of UAE tax laws, VAT, corporate tax and financial regulations
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience in managing financial reporting for multiple entities or subsidiaries
• High attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in financial data and reporting

Über Departer – The Know Who People

Departer ist eine führende deutsche Personalberatung mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung im multinationalen Executive Search. Wir platzieren Führungskräfte in mittelständischen Unternehmen und Private Equity Portfoliounternehmen in DACH, MEAI, ASIA und ANZ. Unsere Expertise in der DACH-Wirtschaft sichert weltweite Erfolgsgeschichten. "Grow beyond borders" – Ihre Expansion, unser Fokus.