Senior Financial Controls Lead

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. 

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Controls Team Lead to oversee and strengthen the financial controls framework across Aggreko’s Africa operations. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in financial controls, risk management, and compliance, who can lead a team to ensure robust financial integrity, mitigate risks, and support business objectives.

Why Join Aggreko?

• Role to be based in Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a critical function in a fast-growing and dynamic business.
• Exposure to diverse financial environments across Africa.
• Supportive leadership and career development opportunities.
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the Africa financial controls team, promoting a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive financial control policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with Aggreko’s global standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the execution of internal controls testing, financial audits, and compliance reviews to identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and external auditors to ensure timely and effective resolution of control issues.
• Drive risk assessment initiatives and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard company assets and financial data.
• Provide expert guidance and training to business units on financial controls, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor key financial control metrics and prepare detailed reports for senior management and the Africa Finance Director.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial controls and reporting processes.
• Support the implementation of financial systems and automation tools to strengthen controls and data accuracy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial control risks and compliance matters.
  
  

You’ll Have The Following Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA highly preferred.
• Minimum 8-12 years of progressive experience in financial controls, internal audit, or risk management, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial control frameworks, SOX compliance, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements in Africa.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex financial control projects in a multinational environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and cultures within Africa.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
  

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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