Background

Our client is an Oil & Gas company based in Dubai. They are looking to hire a Senior Finance Officer responsible for managing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and controls to support business decision-making and ensure financial integrity. The role works closely with senior management to analyze financial performance, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance with financial policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions in compliance with IFRS and DRC regulations.
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Prepare accurate balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
• Monitor and report on financial health, liquidity, and cash flow.
• Reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and bank statements promptly.
• Lead the audit process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Support the transition to a new accounting system, ensuring data integrity and audit continuity.
• Analyze financial results and present insights to senior management.
• Develop and maintain working capital models and cash flow forecasts.
• Assist in financial planning and strategic decision-making through modeling and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with DRC financial legislation and statutory requirements.
• Conduct due diligence, KYC, and AML checks for onboarding and monitoring counterparties.
• Lead ERP system implementation and ensure seamless integration and user adoption.
• Continuously improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Open and manage accounts with financial institutions to support operational continuity.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, and short-term investment decisions.
• Handle trade finance activities such as letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections, and related documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and regional banks, ensuring access to financing, FX facilities, and operational support.
• Provide financial oversight for regional operations and transactions involving Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique, ensuring compliance with local regulatory, tax, and banking requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and corporate compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience working with or supporting financial operations in Tanzania, Kenya, or Mozambique.
• Proven experience in treasury management and trade finance.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop relationships with local banking institutions.
• Fluency in English and Swahili required. Somali language is an added advantage.
• Candidates must be willing to relocate

• Manage all accounting transactions in compliance with IFRS and DRC regulations.
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Prepare accurate balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
• Monitor and report on financial health, liquidity, and cash flow.
• Reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and bank statements promptly.
• Lead the audit process and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Support the transition to a new accounting system, ensuring data integrity and audit continuity.
• Analyze financial results and present insights to senior management.
• Develop and maintain working capital models and cash flow forecasts.
• Assist in financial planning and strategic decision-making through modeling and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with DRC financial legislation and statutory requirements.
• Conduct due diligence, KYC, and AML checks for onboarding and monitoring counterparties.
• Lead ERP system implementation and ensure seamless integration and user adoption.
• Continuously improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Open and manage accounts with financial institutions to support operational continuity.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, and short-term investment decisions.
• Handle trade finance activities such as letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections, and related documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and regional banks, ensuring access to financing, FX facilities, and operational support.
• Provide financial oversight for regional operations and transactions involving Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique, ensuring compliance with local regulatory, tax, and banking requirements.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and corporate compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Proven experience in treasury management and trade finance.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop relationships with local banking institutions.
• Fluency in English and Swahili required. Somali language is an added advantage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with or supporting financial operations in Tanzania, Kenya, or Mozambique.