Financial Controller

A growing technology company based in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance and accounting function across a multi-entity structure spanning the UAE and the US. This is a hands‑on role reporting into senior leadership, ideal for an early‑career finance professional who is technically strong and ready to run the full function with minimal oversight.

• Own the full month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments across all entities.
• Prepare timely management accounts, including P&L statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports for leadership review.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring reporting is IFRS-compliant and audit-ready at all times.
• Manage accounting across UAE and US entities, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and cross-entity cost allocations.
• Act as the main point of contact with external tax advisors on Corporate Tax, VAT and related filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions, including VAT returns and other statutory reporting.
• Coordinate the annual external audit, preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
• Manage bank reconciliations across all accounts and entities, and liaise with banking partners on payments and documentation.
• Process payroll across all entities accurately and on time, in line with UAE WPS requirements.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments, client invoicing, collections and reconciliations.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and finance workflows for accuracy and efficiency.

• 5-6 years of accounting or finance experience, with meaningful time spent working in the UAE.
• Professional accounting qualification in progress or recently completed - CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS and UAE accounting and tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Tax and WPS.
• Hands‑on experience with multi‑entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, with the discipline to check your own work.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise under pressure and meet deadlines without being chased.
• Prior experience in a technology company or multi-jurisdictional corporate structure is an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English;
  Arabic language skills are a plus for banking and regulatory interactions.