Finance Controller Management Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead the finance controllership function and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee management accounts preparation and provide insightful analysis to senior management.
• Maintain strong financial controls, governance frameworks, and accounting policies.
  
  

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Conduct financial planning, variance analysis, and performance reporting against budget and strategic objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and profitability improvement.
• Develop financial models to support investment decisions and business cases.
  
  

• Manage cash flow planning, liquidity forecasting, and treasury activities.
• Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, and cash management.
• Maintain relationships with banking partners and support financing requirements.
  
  

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany Accounting activities.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support continuous improvement in accounting processes and controls.
  
  

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and facilitate the resolution of audit findings.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and manage financial risk within the organization.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and governance processes.
  
  

• Partner with business leaders to drive financial performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for leadership teams and Board stakeholders.
• Provide commercial and financial guidance to support business growth and operational efficiency.
  
  

• Drive process optimization, automation initiatives, and finance transformation projects.
• Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to enhance financial visibility and operational effectiveness.
• Support the development and implementation of best-in-class finance processes.
  
  

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CIMA.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Proven experience in a Finance Controller, Financial Controller, Controllership, or Management Accountant role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and FP&A.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Previous UAE market experience.
  
  

• MBA in Finance or related discipline.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
• Exposure to Power BI and advanced reporting tools.
• Strong financial modelling and business case development experience.
• Big 4 audit or advisory background.
• Experience in process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and risk management practices.
• Experience supporting company setup, restructuring, or rapid growth environments.
  
  

• Financial Controllership
• IFRS Financial Reporting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Budgeting & Forecasting