General Manager Finance

General Manager – Finance

Experience:

Minimum 20 years.
Age: below 45 years.

Qualification:

Chartered Accountant.
Preferred industry:
Shipping & Logistics.
Department:
Finance & Accounts.

Location:

Muscat, Oman; GCC;
Oman & UAE.
Reporting to:
Cluster Director of P & L.
Cluster role:
Lead and manage the financial strategy, planning, compliance, and performance of the Shipping & Logistics business, ensuring financial health, regulatory compliance, cost optimization, and strategic decision support aligned with business growth in the GCC region.

• Financial Strategy & Leadership – develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives, act as a strategic partner to the leadership team for business expansion, investments, and operational efficiency; drive profitability, cost control, and capital efficiency across shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics operations.
• Financial Planning & Analysis – lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning; monitor financial performance versus budget and provide variance analysis; support pricing strategies for shipping, freight, warehousing, and logistics services; conduct feasibility studies for new projects, routes, or service lines.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting – ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS; oversee general ledger, accounts payable & receivable, and fixed‑asset management; manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes; consolidate financials across multiple business units and entities.
• Compliance & Governance – ensure compliance with GCC tax regulations, VAT, corporate tax where applicable; liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities; strengthen internal controls, policies & governance frameworks; ensure compliance with shipping, port authority, and logistics‑related financial regulations.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management – manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships; optimize funding, credit facilities, and liquidity; oversee forex risk management due to international shipping transactions.
• Cost Control – operational finance – monitor and control operational costs (fuel, freight, port charges, warehousing, fleet maintenance); improve cost efficiency and margins across logistics operations; drive automation and financial process improvements.
• Business Partnering – collaborate with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to provide financial insights for contract negotiations, tenders, and pricing; support strategic initiatives such as expansion, mergers, or restructuring.
• Team Leadership – lead, mentor, and develop the finance team across locations; ensure strong succession planning and capability building; drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance.

• EBITDA / Profitability improvement
• Budget adherence and cost optimization
• Working capital efficiency (DSO, DPO, inventory days)
• Compliance & audit outcomes
• Cash flow stability
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting