Our client is a federal entity located in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The entity is seeking an experienced finance and accounting professional to take on the role of CFO for a 2 year assignment. The incumbent will be a leading and key member of the Management team reporting directly to the CEO. The incumbent will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company, as well as, a tactical role that involves primary day-to-day responsibility for many finance related activities of the company. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide leadership in the development of both short and long-term strategic financial objectives • Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance and Administration functions of the organization • Provide leadership surrounding investment portfolio management (from Finance perspective), development of MIS, cash flow management and system integration • Establish and maintain good communication and strong relationships with other executives and departments so as to provide comprehensive business solutions • Overall development of the Finance and Administration function by implementing best practices REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Fluent Arabic speaker • BS in Accounting or Finance with an MBA and/or CPA/CA/ACCA • 15+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles • Strong understanding of the IT component of the position • Sound interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization is essential • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientated