Finance Control - Associate
We are looking for a Finance Control - Associate to support hands‑on financial reporting and financial control activities for our client in Abu Dhabi. This role requires strong experience across the full financial reporting cycle, including General Ledger, month-end close, financial statements and related financial controls.
The successful candidate should have practical experience working within a finance function and taking ownership of day‑to‑day financial reporting activities.
This is a permanent role in the organization and reports to the Senior Specialist in the Finance department.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage and support the end‑to‑end month‑end and year‑end closing process.
- Perform hands‑on General Ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, provisions and adjustments.
- Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Support accurate and timely monthly financial reporting.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances or unusual movements.
- Ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data across the reporting cycle.
- Support financial controls and ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with audit requirements and provide supporting documentation as required.
- Review financial transactions and accounting entries to identify errors, discrepancies and control gaps.
- Work closely with other finance teams and business stakeholders to resolve reporting and accounting issues.
- Support improvements to financial reporting processes, controls and month‑end procedures.
- Prepare management reports and financial analysis as required.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in a hands‑on finance function within an industry/in‑house organization is essential.
- 5-7 years of strong experience across General Ledger, month‑end close and financial reporting.
- Fully certified ACCA/CA/CPA profiles will be highly preferred.
- Practical experience preparing or supporting financial statements and management reporting.
- Strong understanding of accounting processes, reconciliations, accruals, provisions and journal entries.
- Experience with big ERP Softwares (Oracle/SAP) along with strong Excel skills will be highly preferred.
- Experience working through the full financial reporting cycle rather than focusing on a single finance area.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of financial reporting activities.
Availability:
Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or a maximum 30 days after accepting the offer.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates.
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