Finance Manager

Company Description

For 170 years, Veolia has been a global leader in providing water, energy, and waste management solutions. Serving public authorities and industries across 58 countries, our comprehensive services are essential to human development and sustainable growth. As we progress alongside economic growth and human development, we continuously adapt and innovate, designing solutions that positively impact the environment and conserve resources.

Veolia focuses on local solutions to purify and preserve vital resources, mitigate resource depletion, decarbonize lifestyles and production methods, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Our mission is to build a better 21st century, and we proudly identify as #resource rs.

Key figures of Veolia Near and Middle East

• Over 3,900 employees in the Middle East (in addition to the nearly 6,000 employees for Enova, which reports directly to Veolia Africa Middle-East for Facility Management and Energy Efficiency contracts in the region)
• A robust local network across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia
• 40 years of sustainable partnerships

In the Middle East, Veolia collaborates with industries, governments, communities, and commercial businesses to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions needed today, while maintaining a vision for tomorrow. Through public-private partnerships and innovative contractual schemes, Veolia is dedicated to achieving measurable results with pragmatic, sustainable environmental solutions.

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Lead, manage and support all finance and procurement related activities with the use of all company policies, processes, systems and procedures to achieve the VESE business objectives in the short, medium and long term through continuous improvement, sound financial management and in accordance with the Integrated Management System.

• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports for management review and use for decision making.
• Coordinate/prepare the yearly budget and quarterly forecast and provide advice and assistance as required.
• Responsible for the issuance of all internal and external financial reports/statements.
• Initiate, coordinate and liaise with appointed financial and ICV auditors to ensure audit initiation and completion within the agreed time frame.
• Manage and update the revolving periodic cash flow report.
• Manage the company payroll, remuneration aspects and relevant reporting.
• Monitor receivables and implement/maintain effective collection strategies in collaboration with relevant other departments.
• Monitor payables and implement/maintain efficient payment strategies to ensure good cashflow management and supplier relations.
• Ensure that all finance and procurement activities/functions/controls are performed in accordance with best practice, sound financial principles, company policy, company procedures, legal and contractual compliance at all times.
• Work in close cooperation with all other departments to maximize overall company performance and resource efficiency/effectiveness and financial performance understanding.
• Ensure the implementation and execution of finance and procurement activities based on Lean management principles and continuous improvement.
• Ensure on job training and development of the finance team on proper accounting discipline and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the UAE laws (related to finance, fiscal and legal matters) and International Accounting Standards are properly applied.
• Assist with any relevant legal advisor liaison or matters.
• Assist all departments with follow up and monitoring of corporate matters and company contracts.
• Set an action plan for the Finance Department aligned with the company goals and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Undertake any other reasonable work or related task at the request of the General Manager.
• Oversee and guide the purchasing team based on company purchasing policies, controls, ethics and cost efficiency.
• Assist with implementation of purchasing/service agreements and negotiations.
• Ensure optimal performance of the finance team and conduct annual performance appraisal.
• Act as financial signatory in accordance with applicable PoA’s and authority matrix.
• Responsible for all banking activities including liaison, cheque books, transfers, hedging, bank guarantees, fixed investments, etc.

• Understand, implement and follow the QHSE policy and procedures.
• Proactive approach towards ensuring safe work practices and safe behaviour..
• Participate in risk assessments and reviews.
• Promote excellent QHSE practices and understanding.
• Responsible for Health and Safety of all personnel under his/her authority, including others who may be affected by the company’s activities.
• Ensuring incident and near-miss reporting procedures are understood and complied with, and assist with accident investigations where…