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