CFO – Duqm, Oman CLIENTLinum Consult’s client is a major international company working within the energy sector. They are currently in the process of expanding in the GCC region and are seeking a CFO to be based in their Duqm office.RESPONSIBILITIES•Acting as the business partner to the Executive Management team, you will be responsible for the overall financial management of the company’s business in Oman•Overseeing all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banks, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, etc.•Developing and maintaining the highest standard of corporate governance, compliance and internal control•Ensuring the adoption of the company’s policies, procedures, and systems, as well as complying with local laws and regulations•Developing and implementing an effective and sustainable financial strategy and capital structuring of the business•Providing high quality, reliable and transparent management information for decision-making to ensure a sound performance management framework•Ensuring the effective leadership of the finance function, and provide career direction, progression, and coaching for the finance team
PROFILE•University degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration, with a professional qualification such as CFA, CMA, CA, or ACCA•Ideally have a master’s degree in Finance and/or Business Administration•At least 8 years’ experience in financial management, with the last 2 years in a similar position of responsibility•Familiarity with Omani corporate and tax laws and regulations•Good knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS•Familiarity with market-leading ERP systems and Financial Planning and Consolidation systems (Oracle preferred)•Fluent in English•Previously worked for large international companies in multicultural business environments•Ideally have experience working for a Big4 company in the field of Audit, Tax, and Assurance•General working knowledge of the energy or power industry•Due to our client’s ongoing commitment to Omanisation, candidates who are Omani nationals will be given higher priority