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:

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

Skills/Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience, primarily within accounting operations, financial close, consolidation, and external reporting
• Strong understanding and implementation capabilities of IFRS (especially IFRS 9) and UAE accounting standard
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of modern ERP, EPM & BI tools
• Excellent communication skills.
• Required Professional certification: CMA,CPA
• Bachelor's degree in finance