About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing maritime solutions provider with operations spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. With approximately 500 employees and annual revenues of USD 100 million, the organisation delivers a broad portfolio of marine engineering, service, and maintenance solutions to clients across its operating regions.

Operating as a family-owned business, the organisation has a strong entrepreneurial culture and is pursuing an active growth agenda — including strategic acquisitions and expansion into new markets.

Further details regarding the organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates under a mutual non-disclosure agreement.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially astute finance executive who thrives in dynamic, growth-oriented environments. The CFO will serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and shareholders, providing strategic financial guidance while maintaining rigorous oversight of all accounting, compliance, and legal-financial activities across the Group.

The successful candidate will be both a strategic thinker and an operational leader — equally comfortable presenting to shareholders as they are guiding accounts teams through day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

- Partner with the CEO and shareholders on a daily basis to provide clear, accurate visibility into the financial health and performance of the company.
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the Group's growth objectives across all operating regions.
- Provide proactive financial insights and recommendations to senior and middle management, supporting informed business decisions.
- Drive a cost-conscious culture across the organisation, identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency and margin improvement.
- Present financial performance, forecasts,



and risk assessments to shareholders and the Board.

Financial Reporting & Controls

- Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L;, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
- Maintain robust internal controls, ensuring the integrity of all financial data and reporting across the Group.
- Monitor and manage working capital, cash flow, and treasury functions to ensure liquidity and financial resilience.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process and track performance against targets.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

- Lead and develop the accounts team, overseeing all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and expense management.
- Manage the end-to-end invoicing and collections process, ensuring timely billing, efficient debtor management, and healthy cash conversion.
- Ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards, UAE VAT regulations, and the regulatory requirements of all jurisdictions in which the Group operates.
- Coordinate and manage statutory audits, regulatory filings, and all compliance obligations.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, legal advisors, insurers, and government authorities on all finance-related matters.

Team Leadership & Communication

- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance function, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
- Act as the primary finance business partner to operational and commercial teams,



translating financial data into transparent, actionable insights.
- Communicate effectively at all levels — from shareholders and the Board to operational staff — with clarity, confidence, and integrity.
- Champion transparency and proactive communication across all finance-related matters.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Transactions

- Lead the financial, accounting, and compliance workstreams for all M&A; activity, including due diligence, deal structuring, integration planning, and post-merger financial management.
- Collaborate with legal counsel on the legal and regulatory aspects of acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
- Assess financial risks and opportunities of prospective transactions and present clear recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent.
- Proven track record in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, Deputy CFO, or Finance Director) within a company of comparable scale (USD 50M–200M revenue).
- Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Demonstrable experience managing M&A; transactions, including financial due diligence, deal structuring, and integration.
- Sound working knowledge of UAE tax regulations, VAT compliance, and multi-jurisdictional financial reporting.
- Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems; advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with shareholders and family business principals.

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Head of Finance (Palarivattom)
🏢 MasterTech Marine Systems Private
📍 Palarivattom