Financial Controller

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and outcome-focused Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our company across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing accounting tasks, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow oversight, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily finance and accounting activities for entities in the UAE and KSA.
• Compile financial statements and management reports monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Handle budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and oversee working capital.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, credit control, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and other relevant financial reporting standards.
• Manage tax compliance related to UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and Saudi VAT and Zakat.
• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Supervise inventory valuation, costing, gross margin calculations, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
• Analyze financial outcomes and advise management on strategies to enhance profitability and cost-efficiency.
• Administer payroll accounting, expense tracking, fixed asset management, and general ledger tasks.
• Support strategic business growth, financial planning, and decision-making.
• Ensure financial and statutory reports are submitted punctually and comply with local regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Professional credentials such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or similar are desirable.
• Between five to eight years of relevant experience in finance and accounting roles, including management or supervisory positions.
• Essential to have finance experience in the UAE; experience in Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.
• In-depth understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and Saudi VAT and Zakat regulations.
• Familiarity with IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting processes, and financial analysis.
• Experience managing financials for multiple entities, branches, or group companies is an advantage.
• Competence in ERP or accounting software and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical abilities, leadership qualities, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Candidate Attributes

• Hands-on experience in financial operations within both UAE and Saudi Arabia markets.
• Background in trading, retail, wholesale, distribution sectors, or organizations with multiple branches.