Reporting To: Directors,
Contract
Period: 3 Years (Renewable),
Location:
UAE – Dubai,
Industry:
Oil & Gas,
Gross
Salary: KES 250,000 – 300,000 plus other benefits,
Our
client is an Oil & Gas company based in Dubai. They are looking to hire a Senior
Finance Officer responsible for managing financial
planning, reporting, budgeting, and controls to support business
decision-making and ensure financial integrity. The role works closely with
senior management to analyze financial performance, improve efficiency, and maintain
compliance with financial policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all accounting transactions in compliance
with IFRS and UAE regulations
- Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and
annual financial closings
- Prepare accurate balance sheets and profit &
loss statements
- Monitor and report on financial health,
liquidity, and cash flow
- Reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and bank
statements promptly
- Lead the audit process and act as the primary
liaison with external auditors
- Support the transition to a new accounting
system, ensuring data integrity and audit continuity
- Analyze financial results and present insights
to senior management
- Develop and maintain working capital models and
cash flow forecasts
- Assist in financial planning and strategic
decision-making through modeling and forecasting
- Ensure compliance with UAE financial legislation
and statutory requirements
- Conduct due diligence, KYC, and AML checks for
onboarding and monitoring counterparties
- Lead ERP system implementation and ensure
seamless integration and user adoption
- Continuously improve financial processes and
internal controls
- Open and manage accounts with financial
institutions to support operational continuity
- Ensur Manage treasury operations, including cash
management, liquidity planning, and short-term investment decisions
- Handle trade finance activities such as letters
of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections, and related
documentation
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with
local and regional banks, ensuring access to financing, FX facilities, and
operational support
- Provide financial oversight for regional
operations and transactions involving Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique,
ensuring compliance with local regulatory, tax, and banking requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or
related field
- Professional qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA,
CA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Experience in the Oil & Gas sector is a MUST
- 5 years+ of progressive finance or accounting
experience
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and corporate
compliance
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP
systems
- Excellent analytical, communication, and
organizational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work
independently
- Experience working with or supporting financial
operations in Tanzania, Kenya, or Mozambique
- Proven experience in treasury management and
trade finance
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop
relationships with local banking institutions
- Somali-speaking male candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply
- Candidates must be willing to relocate
How to Apply
If you
are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior
Finance Officer) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 12th
January 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If
you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your
application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your
interest and thank you for applying
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