Business Controls Analyst

About Palomba General Trading LLC

Palomba General Trading LLC is an international firm headquartered in Dubai, operating throughout the GCC, Europe, and selected global markets. The company’s portfolio encompasses natural ingredients, botanical extracts, flavour systems, essential oils, and specialized raw materials, catering to customers across the food, beverage, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and fragrance sectors.

Role Overview

The Business Controls Analyst is responsible for overseeing and enhancing internal controls, managing operational risks, and ensuring sound business-process governance across the company's international operations. This role collaborates with Finance, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams to review processes, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate commercial and operational workflows.
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal control frameworks.
• Spot gaps in financial, operational, and procedural controls.
• Analyze risks linked to routine business functions.
• Document control measures, responsibilities, and approval paths.
• Support rollout of corrective measures.
• Track adherence to internal protocols.
• Examine purchasing, sales, and payment activities.
• Investigate exceptions and recurring control challenges.
• Keep organized records of control evaluations.
• Help prepare internal control reports for leadership.
• Coordinate remedial actions with relevant teams.
• Review segregation of duties and approval processes.
• Contribute to enhancements of ERP and internal system controls.
• Support periodic testing of control measures.
• Document company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Finance, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations departments.
• Assist management with ad hoc risk and control assessments.

Candidate Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• Between 2 to 5 years’ experience in internal controls, audit, risk management, finance, or business operations.
• Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving aptitude.
• Solid understanding of business processes and internal control systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems is a plus.

Preferred Expertise

• Background in internal controls or internal audit.
• Operational risk management experience.
• Familiarity with international trading and B2B distribution.
• Experience in finance operations, supply chain, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, or specialty chemicals.
• Knowledge of COSO and risk control frameworks is advantageous.
• Arabic language skills are beneficial but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

The role offers a salary range of AED 16,000 to AED 21,000 monthly, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include:

• Annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Paid annual leave
• Annual flight allowance
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employment and visa support where applicable

Work Environment & Growth Opportunities

• Work in a diverse, international setting.
• Engage with multiple business functions and senior management.
• Participate in business control and process enhancement projects.
• Gain exposure to GCC and global operations.
• Access career development towards senior roles such as Senior Business Controls Analyst or Risk & Controls Manager.

Application Details

Candidates should submit a detailed resume in English highlighting relevant experience in internal controls, audit, risk management, business process assessment, and ERP or reporting systems. They should also include their current location, notice period, earliest availability, and expected salary.

Only applicants whose background closely aligns with the role will be contacted. Selection is based on relevant skills, qualifications, and professional experience.