Company DescriptionJoin the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting & dynamic industry. As a result of the new UAE Central Bank regulations covering the Islamic Banking Businesses of Banks in UAE, the CFO - Islamic Banking role is responsible for managing all activities and deliverables of the Finance Function of the Islamic Banking businesses for the entire Bank, as well as that of the FAB Islamic Finance Company. This includes preparation of statutory financial statements, regulatory reporting, monthly management reporting, strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting, compliance with the AAOIFI standards, profit distribution system, Sukuk management, advisory and monthly operation of the Financial Control tasks.The role interacts with senior business personnel (Islamic Banking senior executive team and Shari\'a Risk and advisory team), and provides in-depth analysis related to the products and market contexts of the businesses, to influence and manage the effective preparation and roll out of the Islamic business strategy, and appropriately updating the same as and when required. Further, the role drives the systems implementation of relevant finance projects, in partnership with other stakeholders from Group Finance, business teams and technology partners.

• Financial & Reg Reporting: Ensure that all the financial and regulatory reporting for FAB Islamic Windows and FAB Islamic Finance Company is timely completed and is in compliance with the IFRS, AAOIFI & regulatory requirements.
• Management Reporting: Ensure timely preparation of the monthly management results and business performance packs.
• Business Partnering: Partner with the CEO Group Islamic Banking, CB Islamic Banking, and other key business stakeholders on developing and driving Islamic business and balanced scorecards.
• Monthly Financial reviews: Facilitate the Business reviews and strategy discussions at the monthly Business review meetings involving CEO Group Islamic Banking, Head of Islamic Business and other key stakeholders. Support the business head in the business review meetings with the Group Head of Consumer Banking.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Manage the annual Budget setting process with the Islamic Product & Business Head, monitor financial performance vs Budget and projects/initiatives and key ratios, and provide commentary analysis to Senior Management on performance gaps with proposals on how to improve P&L performance and achieve KPI's.
• Advisor to the businesses on accounting/finance matters and bridge communication with Group Treasury on all FTP issues.
• Ensure effective cost management for the business which should be in alignment with group strategic plan.
• Advisor to the businesses on accounting/finance matters and bridge communication with Group Treasury on all FTP issues
• Ensure effective cost management for the business which should be in alignment with group strategic plan.
• Build strong relations with the Islamic Banking Senior executive team, the Internal Sharia's control team and other key stake holders in the Bank to shape and deliver business strategies
• BOD Meetings: Oversee the production of Board financials and papers for the Board meetings. Represent Finance at the quarterly BOD meetings to present financial performance of the Business and answer questions from the Board members.
• Central Bank inspection & External / Internal Audit: Develop a working relationship with the regulators and external / internal auditors. Ensure that all the required information necessary for the inspection / audit is timely submitted and timely closure of all issues identified.
• Manage the Revenue/Cost sharing/allocations exercise to ensure transparent/arms-length internal transfer pricing between the windows and the finance company.
• ALCO: As a member of Islamic Banking ALCO team, support ALCO in the management of liquidity risk ensuring compliance with all Group & Regulatory requirements.
• Manage the Islamic Finance team by leadership. Mentor and develop the team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution and effective team building.
• Financial Control: Manage the monthly AOV process (Account Ownership and Verification) and annual RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) activities. Ensure robust self-testing and timely closure of all control issues.

#LI-MS1QualificationsJob knowledge, skills & experience:

• 15+ years\' similar experience in a finance function of an Islamic FI
• Should have experience in partnering with business executive team.
• Extensive experience in management and financial reporting and solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS and IAS).
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Skill in examining, developing and reengineering of financial policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Experience in project handling.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting and reporting

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

• Professional Accounting qualification - ACA / CPA / ACCA
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a relevant major
• Master's degree is a plus.

First Abu Dhabi Bank