Financial Controller

We’re searching for an experienced Financial Controller for a thriving local business in Dubai.

• Ensure effective Treasury and Working Capital Management to maximize liquidity, but, at the same time mitigating operational or financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with Statutory and other External Audit/Review requirements.
• Lead monthly reviews with Group Directors and report on exceptional items to the Executive Board in the monthly reviews.
• Ensure timely completion and circulation of monthly management reports, budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Lead financial due diligence for all new strategic initiatives proposed by the Executive Board.
• Co‑ordinate with the Executive Board and Group Directors, to facilitate continuous improvement of MIS i.e. identify and report on areas for profit maximization and/or cost reduction.
• Quarterly Strategic Pricing Review.
• Oversee insurance function to ensure effective management of the Company’s insurance portfolio – involving all aspects of underwriting, risk management, contracts, and claims recovery.
• Work closely with other business units and the Business Development managers to explore BPO opportunities for Accounting and Finance.
• Assist direct reports to develop in their positions through coaching/mentoring.

• CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with 15 yrs PQE.
• 5 years spent as FC in a large MNC.
• Bachelors or Masters degree from a good, well‑known university.
• Strong, dynamic personality.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• A confident public speaker.
• Team leader.
• Outstanding commercial awareness.