Director - Group Financial Controller

About Khazna Data Centers

Since 2012, Khazna has established itself as the premier wholesale data center provider within the Middle East and North Africa, delivering dependable and scalable infrastructure solutions to foster the expanding digital ecosystem in the region.

Role Summary

The Group Financial Controller holds responsibility for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and punctuality of the Group's financial records across all jurisdictions and entities. This role oversees accounting functions, financial control mechanisms, statutory reporting, process optimization, and transformational initiatives to support Khazna's swift growth and global expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage accounting processes throughout all group entities and regions.
• Guarantee timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles.
• Oversee preparation of statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with regulatory filings.
• Maintain and enforce Group Accounting Policies and adherence to IFRS standards.
• Provide expert accounting advice for complex transactions, such as acquisitions, restructurings, and joint ventures.
• Develop and reinforce robust Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead audit preparation activities and facilitate coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Drive initiatives aimed at continuous improvement within accounting operations.
• Standardize accounting methodologies across both UAE and international operations.
• Optimize ERP systems and promote automation and digital transformation within financial operations.
• Enhance efficiencies in record-to-report processes, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and closing procedures.
• Design accounting frameworks for newly established international entities and market entries.
• Manage statutory compliance and ensure IFRS alignment across different jurisdictions.
• Create scalable accounting models balancing centralized control with local nuances.
• Support accounting aspects of market entries, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructurings.
• Prepare detailed accounting performance reports, key performance indicators, and control metrics.
• Advise senior leadership including VP Finance Operations and CFO with insights and recommendations.
• Support reporting needs for management, Board, and Audit Committee meetings.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent are mandatory.
• A postgraduate degree like an MBA with a focus on Finance is considered an advantage.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial controllership roles.
• Minimum of 7 years serving in senior controllership or leadership positions within finance.
• Experience working within large organizations that span multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• A proven track record in leading finance transformation and enhancing processes.
• Strong expertise in IFRS standards and statutory reporting obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to support international growth, mergers and acquisitions, and complex expansion activities.