Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Finance Manager is responsible for the full financial management function of AMDC, covering financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, treasury, statutory compliance, and internal controls. As an OIA-affiliated company, AMDC operates within a governance framework that requires rigorous financial discipline and timely Board-level reporting. The Finance Manager serves as the Acting CEO primary financial advisor and is accountable for the accuracy and integrity of all financial information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Pepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Lead the annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning process; present the budget to the Acting General Manager and Board as required.
• Manage cash flow, treasury operations, and banking relationships; ensure AMDC meets all payment obligations on time.
• Develop and maintain a robust dairy cost-accounting system (cost per litre, product-level profitability, MCC cost analysis).
• Oversee the monthly payroll review in coordination with the CAHRO; validate payroll cost against budget.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of VAT, corporate income tax, and other statutory returns in compliance with Oman Tax Authority requirements.
• Calculate and remit Social Protection Fund (SPF) contributions accurately and on schedule.
• Manage the external and internal audit process; implement audit recommendations within agreed timelines.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls; design dual-authorization procedures for procurement and payments.
• Supervise the finance team; develop team capability through coaching and structured development plans.
• Oversee ERP financial modules; ensure data integrity and drive process automation where applicable.
• Prepare and present financial analysis and Board financial reports, including variance analysis, working capital metrics, and capex tracking.
• Support the Acting CEO on investment appraisals, cost-reduction initiatives, and OIA financial reporting requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA, MSc Finance) is an advantage.
• Professional accounting qualification: CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA (mandatory).
• Minimum 8 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior finance or Finance Manager role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food & beverage environment is strongly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS and Omani tax regulations.
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
• Experience in an OIA-affiliated or government-linked company is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES :

• Financial acumen and mastery of management and statutory accounting.
• Analytical rigor: ability to translate numbers into business insight.
• High integrity and commitment to financial controls and governance.
• Executive communication: ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Leadership and team development in a lean finance function.