the client is an international company with significant operations in Egypt. the role will drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, while leading core financial operations across accounting, treasury, tax, internal controls, and reporting. The position will also focus on optimizing cash flow, working capital, and the company’s capital structure.
Key responsibilities include partnering with operational and commercial teams to strengthen profitability, cost efficiency, and financial discipline. The role will assess investment opportunities such as new assets, fleet expansion, and infrastructure projects, and will strengthen financial systems and processes to support compliance with local and international standards. It will manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will hold a degree in Finance or Accounting and, ideally, an MBA or a recognized professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA. They will bring progressive financial leadership experience, including experience at the CFO or Finance Director level, and will have a proven track record in transport, shipping, maritime, or logistics with a strong understanding of asset-heavy operations, international trade, and project-based financing. Fluency in English is mandatory, and Arabic proficiency is considered an advantage.