Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Bank's financial strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements and Group priorities.
• Advise senior management on:
  • Financial performance
  • Capital allocation
  • Profitability
  • Cost management
  • Strategic business decisions
• Drive balance sheet optimization, profitability enhancement, capital adequacy and liquidity management.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and business performance management.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Oversee financial reporting and accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Group policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, including submissions to CBUAE, RBI and other relevant authorities.
• Lead tax governance and compliance covering:
  • UAE Corporate Tax
  • VAT
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Cross-border tax reporting
  • Applicable Emirate-level taxation
• Maintain a robust financial control and governance framework.
• Ensure effective internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with CBUAE, FTA, auditors, tax authorities, Head Office and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Lead and develop the Finance function, promoting accountability, integrity, continuous improvement and talent development.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8–10 years of UAE banking finance experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior finance leadership role within a UAE-based bank.
• Strong understanding of UAE banking regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience dealing with CBUAE, FTA, auditors and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Experience in foreign bank branches, multinational banks or international banking groups will be preferred.

Technical & Functional Knowledge

• IFRS
• UAE Central Bank regulations
• Basel III capital and liquidity requirements
• UAE Corporate Tax and VAT
• Transfer Pricing and cross-border tax matters
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial planning and performance management
• Internal controls over financial reporting
• Corporate governance
• Capital and liquidity management
• Regulatory and financial reporting

Educational Qualification

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a relevant discipline.

Preferred Master's Qualification:

• Master's Degree / MBA in Banking & Finance

Preferred Professional Qualifications:

• ACCA
• ICAI / CA
• CPA
• ICMAI / CMA
• CIMA
• CFA

COMMON ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• UAE National (Emirati) with Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid) – Mandatory.
• Maximum age: 50 years.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to work at any branch/office within the UAE, as required.
• Previous employment record should be satisfactory and free from disciplinary or legal issues.
• Candidates must comply with applicable CBUAE regulations and UAE banking requirements.
• Candidates must be able to provide supporting documentation for identity, nationality, educational qualifications, professional certifications and relevant work experience during the selection process.
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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Bank's financial strategy aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements and Group priorities.
• Advise senior management on:
  • Financial performance
  • Capital allocation
  • Profitability
  • Cost management
  • Strategic business decisions
• Drive balance sheet optimization, profitability enhancement, capital adequacy and liquidity management.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and business performance management.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Oversee financial reporting and accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Group policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, including submissions to CBUAE, RBI and other relevant authorities.
• Lead tax governance and compliance covering:
  • UAE Corporate Tax
  • VAT
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Cross-border tax reporting
  • Applicable Emirate-level taxation
• Maintain a robust financial control and governance framework.
• Ensure effective internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with CBUAE, FTA, auditors, tax authorities, Head Office and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Lead and develop the Finance function, promoting accountability, integrity, continuous improvement and talent development.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8–10 years of UAE banking finance experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior finance leadership role within a UAE-based bank.
• Strong understanding of UAE banking regulations and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience dealing with CBUAE, FTA, auditors and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Experience in foreign bank branches, multinational banks or international banking groups will be preferred.

Technical & Functional Knowledge

• IFRS
• UAE Central Bank regulations
• Basel III capital and liquidity requirements
• UAE Corporate Tax and VAT
• Transfer Pricing and cross-border tax matters
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial planning and performance management
• Internal controls over financial reporting
• Corporate governance
• Capital and liquidity management
• Regulatory and financial reporting

Educational Qualification

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a relevant discipline.

Preferred Master's Qualification:

• Master's Degree / MBA in Banking & Finance

Preferred Professional Qualifications:

• ACCA
• ICAI / CA
• CPA
• ICMAI / CMA
• CIMA
• CFA

COMMON ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• UAE National (Emirati) with Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid) – Mandatory.
• Maximum age: 50 years.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to work at any branch/office within the UAE, as required.
• Previous employment record should be satisfactory and free from disciplinary or legal issues.
• Candidates must comply with applicable CBUAE regulations and UAE banking requirements.
• Candidates must be able to provide supporting documentation for identity, nationality, educational qualifications, professional certifications and relevant work experience during the selection process.
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