Financial Controller

Legends Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that cre​ate opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At Legends Global, we love events, its what we do. Its a part of our DNA and what drives us.

This role involves:

• Responsibility to manage and execute the monthly and annual financial closing processes, ensuring the timely and accurate generation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Leading financial audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Manage the procedures, process controls and policies with regards to finances.
• Overseeing the Payroll Accountant and approve the payroll, commission etc.
• Overseeing reconciliation of all payroll-related transactions, including allowances, expenses, end-of-service benefits.
• Conducting a rigorous monthly review of all Balance Sheet reconciliations, with a primary focus on the accuracy and integrity.
• Overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP) function and review the procurement-to-pay cycle to ensure proper authorization, segregation of duties and efficient vendor payment processing.
• Supervising and developing the AP, Payroll & Treasury and Procurement team, setting clear objectives and performance standards for direct reports.
• Act as a primary contact and key liaison for all internal and external audits, ensuring timely provision of information and swift resolution of audit queries.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIM​A, CMA).

Core Proficiencies & Experience:

• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, financial modeling).
• Experience working with major Accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero).
• Experience working with a major ERP system (e.g., Microsoft Business Central). 
• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Personal Qualities:​

• Friendly and amicable personality
• Excellent listening and communication skills at all levels
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming
• Willingness to work as a team member and accept direction
• Can do attitude without compromise of safety
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines