• Develop & execute financial strategy aligned with JLX growth (DMCC, international ops) - Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis - Advise President/VP on profitability, cash flow, and investment decisions • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Manage consolidation - Deliver board-ready financial packs with KPIs, trends, and insight • Design, implement, and monitor SOX-level internal controls - Ensure UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Transfer Pricing compliance - Lead external audits. • Forecast and manage daily cash flow across AED/USD accounts - Optimize working capital (AR/AP, inventory if applicable) - Manage banking relationships. • Directly supervise Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Accountant - Eliminate bottlenecks — redelegate routine tasks - Mentor team, upskill in ERP, automation, analytics • Lead ERP upgrade/implementation- Automate reconciliations, AP/AR reporting - Integrate finance with operations (procurement, logistics, BD) • Identify financial risks (currency, credit, fraud) - Drive cost optimization (e.g., insurance, vendor contracts) - Support due diligence for M&A, partnerships