Chief Financial Officer (UAE Operations)

Chief Financial Officer (UAE Operations)

Location: Clifton, Karachi
Salary: Market Competitive
Industry: Signage | Outdoor Media | OOH Advertising | Digital Signage | Manufacturing | Project-Based B2B Business

JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and operations of a UAE-based signage and outdoor advertising business from Karachi back-office.

The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, taxation, cash flow, corporate finance, risk management, compliance, and financial planning while providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO and senior management.

This position is ideal for senior finance leaders with strong experience managing multi-entity operations, project-based businesses, and manufacturing or advertising-related industries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy aligned with business growth and profitability objectives.
• Partner with the CEO and senior management on strategic planning, investments, expansion, and financial decision-making.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and consolidation across Group entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, taxation, UAE VAT, statutory regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Lead treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, working capital, banking, and financing activities.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, variance analysis, and KPI reporting.
• Evaluate business opportunities, capital investments, financial risks, and profitability initiatives.
• Manage corporate tax planning, statutory filings, internal controls, and tax-risk mitigation.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
• Establish strong financial controls, policies, governance frameworks, and risk-management systems.
• Lead and mentor finance, accounting, taxation, and treasury teams.
• Oversee ERP systems, finance automation, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, consultants, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
Qualification:

• CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Additional qualifications in Corporate Finance, Treasury, or Risk Management will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 12 to 15 years of progressive Finance & Accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Proven experience as a CFO, Group CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or equivalent.
• Experience managing multi-entity or Group-level financial operations is required.
• Experience in Signage, Outdoor Advertising, OOH, Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or Project-Based Industries is strongly preferred.
• UAE or international finance experience will be considered an advantage.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, taxation, treasury, corporate finance, and internal controls.
• Comprehensive understanding of Pakistan & UAE taxation, corporate compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• UAE taxation and international finance exposure will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or similar platforms.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and business analysis capabilities.

Core Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and commercial business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professional ethics.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment.

Pay: Up to Rs500,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent qualification? Please specify.
• How many years of experience do you have in a CFO, Group CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance role?
• Do you have experience managing financial operations within the UAE, including compliance with local regulations and financial reporting requirements?
• Do you have experience in Signage, OOH Advertising, Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, or other project-based industries?
• What is your current and expected monthly gross salary (PKR)?
• What is your notice period / earliest joining date?

Work Location: In person