Chief Financial Officer (CFO )
Al Baraka Bank
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :24 years, 3 أشهر
Ensuring financial integrity and reliability, reviewing and strengthening business internal controls and procedures, and providing leadership on process and governance.
Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the bank.
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with local regulatory laws.
Drive preparation of monthly Management reports to business and the Management Board.
Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
Facilitate setting up of business objectives and ensure timely submission of annual plan and rolling forecasts.
Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic objectives.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
Ensure credibility of finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
Advice and support the business units in system and process development for new initiatives and existing process improvements.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with the Company’s accounting policies, recommended accounting standards and related accounting principles and practices. This includes keeping abreast of changes in International Accounting Standards, understanding their implications for Emaar, and planning & managing change where required.
Direct the development of the Financial and Accounting policies, procedures and systems and advise senior management on the interpretation and implementation of these policies, procedures & systems. This includes ensuring that there is an appropriate internal control framework in place within the Company to effectively manage Key Business Risks and safeguard the Company’s assets.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation, presentation and delivery of monthly and annual financial statements to the concerned parties (senior management, corporate head office, Board, auditors etc.) as per Accounting Policy requirements, expected standards and agreed deadlines/timeframes.
Together with the GM, oversee the preparation of annual budgets and business plans, as well as any periodic financial forecasts which are required to effectively manage the financial operations of the business in line with Company Objectives. Monitor actual performance against approved budgets & business plans and investigate and report on significant variances.
Assist in the preparation of project financial feasibility studies and project budgets and monitor actual financial performance of projects against these budgets in order to ensure that proposed and approved projects are delivering both the required and expected financial returns to the Company.
Ensure timely and complete adherence to all Taxation legislation & regulations as they relate to the Company (including all tax compliance/ filing, payment & other obligations).
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Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence
* Ensure engagements are executed in accordance with the firm’s methodologies and guidance, professional standards, and local legal and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure that the engagement partner is informed about important audit or accounting issues on a timely basis.
* Lead and coordinate the planning and management of assignments in an effective manner.
* Ensure the technical correctness and presentational standard of all client deliverables.
* Ensure that appropriate use is made of electronic audit tools and sources of knowledge.
* Manage risk to the firm by adhering to the risk management policies and procedures and ensuring significant risks are identified.
* Liaise with other service lines and other audit managers to ensure efficient utilisation of knowledge and resources to deliver services.
Clients
* Deliver value to the client by providing knowledge, ideas and solutions for improving the business.
* Secure and enhance relationships with senior client management.
* Assign teams that will meet and exceed the clients’ expectations in standards of service.
* Develop and maintain an appropriate external network of business contacts.
*Demonstrate professionalism and competence in all interactions with the client.
People
* Counsel, coach and mentor staff.
* Appraise staff in a constructive and timely manner and ensure all group members do the same.
* Manage the execution of the Professional Development Plans for people to build their careers.
* Live cultures and values at all times and encourage all group members to do the same.
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Coordinate the formulation of annual operating and capital budgets, implement policies for monitoring actual against budget; identify and report unfavorable trends to Management,
Providing timely, consistent and accurate financial reports to the board of directors in France & head office in Lebanon,
Establishing clear financial parameters monitoring financial performances of each cost center,
Working closely with all operating managers to improve financial status,
Identifying and implementing best financial and accounting practices and procedures,
Planning and directing a financial map of the company operating expenses and profitability,
Ensure that an appropriate schedule of audits and other operational reviews is conducted on a regular basis.
