Financial Controller

The role holder is responsible to carry out all general accounting activities, in accordance with UAE & International Accounting standards / policies & procedures, as well as ensure the availability of accurate financial records to facilitate statutory and organisational requirements.

Job Description:

1. Single point of contact (SPOC) for IFRS accounting and external financial reporting
2. Responsible for record to report, invoice to pay, travel and expense, and invest to capitalize sub-streams
3. Draft / recommend changes to / new accounting policies and procedures under IFRS methodology
4. Plan and lead monthly financial close, central focal for all financial close activities in the company
5. Review subledger related accounting entries and close all subledgers as part of monthly close
6. Review and approve all manual journals and non-PO invoices
7. Setup allocation and FX revaluation in GL
8. Review all general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations
9. Review monthly trial balance and close general ledger periods
10. Review group consolidation and review consolidated financial statements
11. Finance SPOC for external audits
12. Review and submit all external statutory and regulatory financial reports including VAT returns after manager review
13. Finance focal for ERP accounting and reporting setup / maintenance
14. Prepare and distribute standard and on-demand financial management reports
15. Ensure all internal controls related to accounting and reporting are adhered to

Skills/Experience:

1. A minimum of 10 years relevant experience, primarily within accounting operations, financial close, consolidation, and external reporting
2. Strong understanding and implementation capabilities of IFRS (especially IFRS 9) and UAE accounting standard
3. Strong business and financial acumen
4. Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of modern ERP, EPM & BI tools
5. Required Professional certification: CMA, CPA