Job Description
Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic and growing organization? As the Finance Manager, you will be the driving force behind all financial aspects of the company, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment. From financial reporting and accounting to tax and treasury management, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s assets, supporting business growth, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
As Finance Manager, you will:
- Lead Financial Operations: Oversee all financial processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with Egyptian GAAP for Insurance & Reinsurance companies, IFRS 17, and IFRS 9 standards.
- Safeguard Assets: Ensure the company’s assets are well-protected, accurately accounted for, and properly reported.
- Drive Reporting Excellence: Manage monthly operational divisional results reporting to corporate headquarters and prepare financial reports for Audit Committee and Board of Directors meetings.
- Enhance IT Systems: Collaborate with the IT Manager to design and implement systems that support business operations while maintaining robust internal controls.
- Strategic Planning: Play a key role in preparing business strategies, budgets, and follow-ups to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Tax Compliance: Oversee all tax-related matters with the support of a tax consultant, ensuring accurate booking and reporting.
- Optimize Financial Systems: Lead improvements in automated financial and management information systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure Legal Compliance: Work closely with the Legal Consultant and other departments to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop Policies: Establish and implement financial policies and procedures to drive consistency and excellence.
- Foster Collaboration: Partner with other managers to provide financial insights and recommendations that support planning initiatives.
- Analyze Performance: Conduct in-depth analyses of cash flow, cost controls, expenses, and financial statements to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Banking & Investments: Manage relationships with banks, secure facilities, and oversee investments in coordination with the Head of Treasury.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and accountability.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
We’re Seeking a Results-driven Leader With
- Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting section) is required.
- Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in a similar position, preferably in non-life insurance companies or multinational organizations.
- Technical Expertise: Knowledge of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 is highly desirable, along with strong financial reporting experience.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with financial systems.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, set objectives, and drive performance.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and deliver actionable insights.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and intercultural competencies to collaborate effectively across teams.
Certifications: Relevant certifications are a plus.
