Chartered Accountant / Finance Partner
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification mandatory/preferred.
- Minimum 15+ years of total professional experience.
- Minimum 10+ years of Oman experience preferred.
- Strong practical knowledge of Oman VAT and tax compliance.
- Extensive understanding of Oman accounting and financial-reporting practices.
- Experience with construction and/or trading company accounts.
- Strong knowledge of project costing, profitability, and cash-flow management.
- Experience handling banking and working-capital facilities.
- Knowledge of payroll and employee-related accounting.
- Strong audit and statutory-compliance experience.
- Experience managing supplier and customer credit.
- Good understanding of Oman’s business and commercial environment.
- Previous experience as a Finance Partner, CFO, Finance Director, or Senior Finance Manager is highly desirable.
- Experience in construction, contracting, trading, or professional services is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.
- Excellent English communication, analytical, and financial-management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall financial management and support strategic financial decision-making.
- Manage accounting, finance, taxation, audit, and compliance functions.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Supervise general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
- Prepare annual budgets and monitor actual performance against budget.
- Advise management and partners on profitability, cost control, investments, and financial strategy.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage statutory audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Oman VAT, taxation, and corporate regulatory requirements.
- Review VAT calculations, returns, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and government authorities.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial procedures.
- Monitor project-wise costs, profitability, and cash flow.
- Review contracts, commercial terms, financial risks, and payment conditions.
- Monitor customer receivables, supplier payables, and overdue balances.
- Develop financial MIS and management reports.
- Conduct financial analysis and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
- Manage banking relationships, facilities, guarantees, and working-capital requirements.
- Evaluate the financial implications of new projects and investment opportunities.
- Supervise accounting and finance teams and provide technical guidance.
- Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Participate in business strategy, expansion planning, and commercial negotiations.