Senior Manager - Finance

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in developing innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As an integral part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s most distinguished advanced technology groups, KATIM stands as a beacon of trust in an ever-evolving landscape where cyber risks are a constant menace.

Our aim is to satisfy the growing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering resilient, secure, end-to-end solutions across four fundamental business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications.  

With a global presence spanning from our headquarters in Abu Dhabi to offices in the UAE and Finland, KATIM empowers organisations worldwide with the unwavering assurance that their mission-critical information and communications remain private and secure, no matter the circumstance.   

Key Responsibilities

•    Review analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
•    Working closely with Fintel team to prepare yearly forecast revenue and also assist in yearly budgeting exercise.
•    Managing the External Auditor relationship, ensuring KATIM’s is compliant with accounting standards.
•    Ensure to recognize revenue based IFRS 15 for all projects.
•    Monthly submission of Project profitability report to the management. 
•    Ensures all financial activities and requirements relating to project close-outs are carried out in a timely manner.
•    Ensure proper recording of Purchase and Sales transaction according to UAE VAT law.
•    Ensure to generate timely customer invoices as well as also to collect receivable on time.
•    Monitor all collection activities and develop processes to improve cash flow and downsize receivables.

•   Lead performance discussions against agreed objectives,  align  with  team  on  development goals,  career  paths etc.
•    Coach, mentor, and develops a team of accountants, Senior Accountant and Chief Accountants, helping them creatively customize successful strategies to drive individual and team results and oversee process improvement initiatives.
•    Track performance of the function and team, and regularly communicate activity and results and monitor task and responsibilities of the team.
•    Establishes operational objectives for the department including workforce planning and assignment of resources and create areas of accountability for each segment 
•    Provides guidance, facilitation to line manager and talent acquisition team to recruit, identify, select, onboard, and retain highly skilled and diverse candidates in finance team. 
•    Nurtures a culture of service, credibility and partnership

Experience and Education Qualification

•    Chartered Accountant, CIMA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent degree / MBA in Finance

•    Minimum 10 years of Experience in Finance and Accounting Field. IT Industry experience is plus, Minimum 2 years of Experience as Manager.

Key Skills

•    Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to make timely and sound decisions
•    Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate and manage staff at all levels
•    Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent customer service attitude and interpersonal skills
•    Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system. Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.
•    Ability to work collaboratively with others to meet deadlines
•    Advance Excel knowledhe with excellent Reporting Skills
•    Experience of working in ERP environments

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