Finance Manager

Tawteen

Employer Active

Posted 4 hrs ago

Experience

8 - 13 Years

Job Location

Oman - Oman

Education

Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce), Chartered Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will be:

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance:

  • Period-end close activities such as accruals, payroll journal, prepayment, etc.
  • Maintain accurate and timely financial records in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Svitzer GAAP policies and Oman requirements.
  • Prepare and submit internal and external reporting accurately and timely (Systems: MS Dynamics D365 and OneStream).
  • Prepare and conclude the statutory financial statements, lead the annual audits to ensure timely completion and ensure compliance with company governance policies and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
  • Maintain internal controls by managing financial risks and maintaining a strong control environment with documented evidence of key controls.
  • Responsible for tax compliance, including preparation/review/submission of returns, filings, and correspondence with authorities.

Finance Operations:

  • Oversee daily finance operations, including payments to vendors, crew, and employees and review and approve payments in line with internal policies and controls.
  • Effectively managing and optimizing working capital and working closely with the regional/HQ team and maintaining strong banking relationships to ensure liquidity and operational continuity.
  • Ensure timely invoicing of services to the customer and follow-up on receivables to minimise bad debt.
  • Continuously improving finance processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

  • Lead preparation of annual budgets and monthly full year estimates, supported by detailed income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
  • Deliver clear variance analysis and financial storylines, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Perform contract escalations and take direct accountability for financial performance, ensuring results are met and communicated effectively.

Business Partnering & Leadership:

  • Act as a proactive business partner to the leadership team, providing financial advice, insight and challenge to support sound business decisions.
  • Maintain regular communication with customers, including monthly updates.
  • Lead and promote a culture of compliance, integrity, and cost-consciousness across the organisation.
  • Serve as a role model, operating with professionalism, setting the standard for ownership and responsibility across entity departments.

Desired Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • University degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • CA professional qualification.
  • Minimum 8 years of senior finance experience or same role, with management responsibility as team leader or head of department, working as part of an international team.
  • Strong financial acumen with exposure to IFRS, tax regulations, governance and risk & control frameworks.
  • Proven track record in statutory reporting, lead audit, budget planning, and performance analysis.
  • Hands-on experience in ERP/finance systems. Prior exposure to MS Dynamics and OneStream is an advantage.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
  • Prior industry experience in towage, shipping, or transportation is preferred but not mandatory.

Personal Attributes:

  • High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with sound judgement.
  • Results-driven, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and hands-on execution.
  • Effective communicator, able to explain complex financial matters clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, authorities, banks, and auditors.
  • Collaborative leader with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams in multicultural settings.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Finance Manager

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