Careers — UAE (Head Office)

Position: Full Time

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Title: VP Finance and Administration

Job ID: SRS000209222025

Date Posted: September 26, 2025

Application Deadline: October 26, 2025

Number of Intake: 1

We are looking for a strongly motivated Vice President of Finance and Administration to join our company and work with our executive to exemplary leadership to our workforce. The Finance & Strategy Development Manager provides financial stewardship to clients on financial and/or accounting matters, collaborating with Technical Accounting, Business Controls, Audit, etc.The Accounting Manager holds a critically important role in Strong Raising Star Oil and Gas FZE LLC. This position is responsible for gathering, reviewing, analyzing and presenting financial and non-financial information from various sources within and outside the company and make recommendations that will positively impact the company. The Vice President of Finance and Administration is also able to dive deep into details and think at the ground level. He/she should be able to assist in oversees accounting operations; assist in budget and revenue forecast, monitoring revenue and budget execution, financial planning & analysis. In this role, you’ll oversee our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency and coordinating audit, while shaping the financial strategies that support our rapid growth. Your deep understanding of financial processes will ensure our operations are robust and scalable as we continue to expand in the fast-paced fintech landscape. The Vice President of Finance and Administration will supervise the finance and accounting department in Liberia, Philippines and report directly to the CEO.

Who we’re looking for

• Strong leadership abilities, with experience mentoring and developing high performing finance teams.
• Effective communicator, capable of conveying complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Meticulous in reviewing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Skilled in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to support the company’s growth.
• Adaptable and flexible, thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Financial Management: Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting to support the company’s growth objectives.
• Budget and forecasting:
• Participates in the preparation of SRC annual budget, collaborate with department heads to develop realistic budget projections and monitor its implementation.
• Prepare financial forecasts and track budget variances to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide recommendations to optimize financial performance and resource allocation.
• Ensure Accurate Accounting and Reporting: Lead the preparation of financial statements, coordinates audits, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tool
• Prepares quarterly and annual financial reports including budget performance report, revenue performance report, and supervise the preparation of bank reconciliation report in accordance with the IAS, GAAP and IFRS.
• Ensure year end closing which includes, (Account Payable and receivables Reconciliation, General Ledger, and Cashbook).
• Reconcile Fixed Assets and the verified all financial source document) in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Accounting Standards (IAS) 32, 37.
• Prepares quarter and annual financial statements which include; Statement of profit and loss, statement of financial position and the cash-flow statement.
• Implement Internal Controls: Design and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets and improve financial processes.
• Lead and Mentor Finance Team: Foster a high-performance culture, mentoring the finance team and collaborating with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.
• Provide Financial Insights: Deliver data-driven financial analysis and recommendations to senior management, supporting business decisions and growth strategies.
• Work closely with senior management to provide strategic financial insights and recommendations.
• Performed any other task assign by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (An MBA preferred).
• 5 (five) years of experience in the field of accounting and finance or in a similar role with a recognize institution or Organization.
• Minimum 2 years of strategy consulting experience. Experience must include significant project management as well as business, practice, and people development.
• Expertise in computer software is a must.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in private and public sector Financial Management, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Liberia Revenue Code, Financial analysis and reporting, Preparation, Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements, Budget Preparation, management and execution, Financial and Compliance Audit, Project Management, Procurement Policies an Regulation, Taxation, Financial Risk Management, Bank reconciliation, Account Receivables, Account Payable, Payroll Preparation and Analysis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Data Base Management, Quick Books, Written and Oral Communication, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills.
• Advance knowledge and experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), Financial Management laws and regulations (FM), Procurement laws and practice,, Liberia Integrated Tax System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Data base Management.