Splash Software

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) Commodity trading

In short

This role leads a company's international finance function, overseeing treasury, banking relationships, and financial structures for physical commodity trading and vessel investments. The employer operates in trading/investment operations and requires a senior finance executive with deep experience in international banking, AML/KYC compliance, and cross-border settlements. Based onsite in Dubai, it demands proven CFO-level experience plus hands-on background in commodity trading, shipping, or trade finance.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to establish and lead the company's international finance function and support the development of its investment and trading operations.
Responsibilities
•Establish and manage international banking relationships to support high-value USD transactions and cross-border settlements.
•Oversee treasury management, liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, and capital allocation.
•Develop financial structures for physical commodity trading, trade finance, supplier settlements, and vessel investments.
•Establish investor accounting, financial reporting, contract payouts, and vessel income distribution systems.
•Implement robust financial controls, accounting procedures, and audit-ready reporting frameworks.
•Oversee banking and digital-asset settlement controls, in coordination with relevant compliance and legal advisors.
•Coordinate KYC/KYB, source-of-funds verification, AML procedures, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
•Work closely with legal, compliance, banking, and operational teams to ensure appropriate financial governance.
•Build scalable financial infrastructure capable of supporting substantial international transaction volumes.
Requirements
•Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior finance executive.
•Strong background in international banking and high-value cross-border financial transactions.
•Hands-on experience in physical commodity trading, energy, shipping, maritime, or trade finance.
•Demonstrated expertise in treasury management, liquidity planning, and international settlements.
•Experience managing investor accounting, investment structures, and financial distributions.
•Strong understanding of AML, KYC/KYB, sanctions compliance, and financial risk management.
•Experience establishing financial systems, internal controls, reporting structures, and audit procedures.
•Ability to build banking relationships and develop a scalable international finance function.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and complete the application form: https://forms.gle/Z5WS37fJ3ojsGWHMA

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