Is your expertise in numbers?
Is your expertise in numbers? Do you enjoy having full overview over the ongoing business activities? If yes, then this could be the job for you!
We are currently recruiting a Finance Manager for a very interesting Client. As Finance Manager at the holding company level, you will be responsible for overseeing group-wide financial reporting and consolidation. You will work closely with the finance, project and construction teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting, project accounting, budget monitoring, and compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or Norwegian GAAP). This role requires a hands-on professional who can manage the complexities of a growing group in the construction/development stage.
Requirements and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline;
- CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification (highly preferred);
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; and
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, data management, and Macros.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead group consolidation across subsidiaries, including eliminations, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidated financial statements.
- Develop and enforce group accounting policies, controls, and reporting procedures.
- Coordinate with local and outsourced finance teams for consistent accounting practices and timely reporting.
- Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards for executive and board review, analyzing variances.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/Norwegian GAAP and support audits and tax filings.
- Manage construction and project accounting for global projects.
- Oversee invoice review, cost categorization, and project tracking.
- Assist with monthly progress reporting and quarterly board meeting preparation.
- Support global leadership and partners with ad hoc tasks.
- Liaise with banks on mandates, credit cards, and KYC updates.
- Coordinate outsourced team on accounting, audits, VAT/CT, payroll, and regulatory reports.
- Issue invoices and manage receivables follow-up.
Business Partnering with Project & Construction Teams
- Collaborate with project and construction teams across Japan, Norway, Australia, Chile, and Brunei.
- Work closely with project management to:
- Track and forecast CAPEX
- Monitor budget vs. actuals for construction costs
- Assess financial impacts of project changes or delays
- Oversee construction accounts payable and subcontractor payments per contract terms
- Verify subcontractors and vendors meet contract requirements, including sales taxes, before payment
- Provide financial insights for project decisions, including contract structuring, vendor negotiations, and timeline planning.
- Establish internal controls and workflows between finance, construction, and procurement teams.
Financial Planning & Systems
- Prepare cash projections for project funding needs (uses of cash and capital calls).
- Support development of group-wide financial systems, policies, and procedures to enable scaling.
- Assist with investor reporting, financing arrangements, and group structuring as needed.
Does this sound like something to you? Apply for the position today.
About MDE MENA
MDE MENA, part of MDE Group, is a global recruitment company specializing in finding and placing top talent and mobilizing them worldwide.
MDE Group currently comprises 12 companies offering consultancy, staffing, and recruitment services, as well as offshore personnel and consultancy. With our unique knowledge of both local and international markets, we assist employees and companies to ensure both parties find exactly what they are looking for.