Financial Director – Marrakech
Full time posted 4 weeks ago in Accounting / Finance , in Real Estate / Property Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 15317
Job Description
Reports To: Executive Director
Team Size: 4 direct reports
🚀 Why This Role?
We are seeking a high-caliber Financial Director to lead the financial strategy, control, and reporting of our client’s operations at the Assoufid site in Morocco. This executive role goes far beyond accounting—it’s a strategic position that demands leadership across budgeting, investor relations, taxation, and multi-entity financial operations.
You’ll play a critical role in shaping financial governance and business decision-making as they scale operations locally and internationally.
 Candidate Profile
- Open to Moroccan nationals
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (mandatory)
- Advanced qualifications preferred: CPA, CFA, CMA, Expert Compatible, MBA
- A legal background is a plus
- Fluent in English and French (written and verbal)
- 15+ years of experience, with 5+ years in senior executive finance, audit, or banking roles
- Experience in real estate, and preferably with Big 4 external audit background
- Deep knowledge of Moroccan financial reporting and IFRS
Core Responsibilities
1. Strategic Finance & Leadership
- Drive long-term financial planning aligned with business strategy
- Oversee capital budgeting, performance metrics, and risk management
- Develop financial and tax strategies, lead treasury and investor relations
- Serve as a financial advisor to the Executive Director and senior management
2. Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with Moroccan and IFRS accounting standards
- Maintain robust systems of internal controls and audit readiness
- Oversee legal, tax, and corporate governance matters across entities
- Document and enforce accounting policies and procedures
3. Operational Finance & Team Management
- Lead all finance operations across accounting, reporting, and treasury
- Design an optimal org structure within the finance function
- Supervise financial operations of subsidiaries and foreign entities
- Manage outsourced functions and vendor relationships
4. Transaction Oversight
- Ensure timely processing of AP, AR, payroll, and debt servicing
- Lead financing activities, including debt/equity arrangements
- Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and documentation systems
5. Reporting & Decision Support
- Issue accurate and timely financial statements and dashboards
- Lead budget planning and forecasting processes
- Analyze variances and report on operational KPIs and performance drivers
- Support commercial decisions, capital investments, pricing, and negotiations
- Coordinate the preparation of corporate annual reports and investor materials