Job Overview
Alfanar is seeking an experienced and results-driven Manager, Debt & Investment to oversee debt facilities, investment portfolios, funding activities, and financial risk management in Dubai, UAE.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financing arrangements, monitoring debt obligations, optimizing investment returns, and ensuring effective liquidity management in line with the company’s approved financial strategies and risk policies.
This role involves coordinating with financial institutions, managing debt issuance and repayment activities, evaluating investment opportunities, monitoring financial exposures, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal treasury guidelines.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. Debt and Funding Management
Assess organizational funding requirements and coordinate financing plans with relevant departments.
Manage debt facilities, including debt issuance, loan drawdowns, repayments, and refinancing activities.
Monitor credit facilities, utilization levels, maturity profiles, repayment schedules, and financing costs.
Coordinate financing negotiations, facility renewals, and banking arrangements with financial institutions.
Evaluate available funding options and recommend suitable financing strategies.
Ensure debt management activities align with approved treasury policies and business objectives.
2. Investment Portfolio Management
Manage investment portfolios in accordance with approved investment policies, risk limits, and liquidity requirements.
Evaluate investment opportunities and recommend suitable placements based on financial analysis and expected returns.
Monitor investment performance, maturity schedules, portfolio allocation, and counterparty exposures.
Oversee investment transactions and ensure compliance with approved investment guidelines.
Recommend portfolio adjustments and investment reallocations to improve returns while maintaining acceptable risk levels.
Coordinate investment decisions with anticipated funding requirements and repayment obligations.
3. Liquidity and Financial Risk Management
Review cash flow forecasts to identify funding requirements, liquidity gaps, and available funds for investment.
Coordinate liquidity planning and contingency funding arrangements with treasury and finance teams.
Monitor financial exposures, issuer risks, and counterparty concentration limits.
Identify potential credit deterioration and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
Manage foreign currency and interest rate hedging activities related to debt and investments within approved policies.
Support effective financial risk management through regular monitoring and reporting.
4. Compliance and Financial Transaction Control
Monitor debt covenants, repayment obligations, financing agreements, and contractual requirements.
Identify potential covenant breaches and coordinate timely corrective actions.
Ensure financing, investment, and hedging documentation is accurate, complete, and properly approved.
Review financial transactions within delegated authority and ensure compliance with company policies.
Maintain accurate records of debt facilities, investment transactions, and financial exposures.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide supporting financial documentation when required.
5. Financial Reporting and Process Improvement
Review debt, investment, liquidity, and financial risk reports.
Prepare and analyze reports highlighting portfolio performance, funding costs, financial exposures, and key risks.
Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and hedge accounting information.
Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
Strengthen reporting procedures, transaction controls, and treasury management processes.
Promote the effective use of financial systems and automation to improve operational efficiency and data accuracy.
6. Team Management and Development
Lead and supervise team members responsible for debt management, investment activities, and financial reporting.
Allocate responsibilities and balance workloads according to business priorities.
Monitor team performance and ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned activities.
Provide coaching, training, and professional development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
Identify high-performing employees and develop future leadership capabilities.
Address performance gaps and establish appropriate improvement plans.
Managerial and General Responsibilities
Business Planning and Performance Management
Translate corporate objectives into actionable business plans and financial strategies.
Develop, implement, and monitor annual operational and development plans.
Track performance against established targets and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Prepare periodic management reports highlighting progress, financial performance, and operational challenges.
Monitor budgets, expenses, and financial resources to achieve optimal cost efficiency.
Make timely business decisions to support organizational objectives.
Leadership and Organizational Development
Build and maintain an effective organizational structure based on current operational requirements and future business needs.
Establish clear responsibilities and ensure appropriate job descriptions are available for team members.
Develop leadership capabilities and strengthen succession planning within the department.
Ensure fair performance evaluation based on measurable results and business objectives.
Take ownership of departmental performance and deliverables.
Business Process Improvement
Develop and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
Identify opportunities to automate financial processes and improve treasury operations.
Promote the effective utilization of IT solutions and financial management systems.
Adapt to new technologies, management practices, and business models.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and financial performance.
Quality, Compliance and Safety
Maintain high standards of quality across financial operations and reporting activities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and delegated authority requirements.
Promote a safe, secure, and legally compliant working environment.
Follow applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Academic Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Work Experience
6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in debt management, investment portfolio management, corporate finance, or treasury operations is preferred.
Practical knowledge of financing arrangements, liquidity management, financial risk, and investment activities is advantageous.