Financial Controller

Syntys is a leading data center provider specializing in the design, construction, and management of data centers, catering to hyperscalers, AI infrastructure, and colocation wholesale providers across the MENA region. With a presence in more countries than any other provider in the region, Syntys is committed to delivering scalable, secure, and efficient digital infrastructure solutions. Our offerings include colocation and built-to-suit facilities, meticulously tailored to meet the growing demands of the industry.

In this capacity, Syntys plays a pivotal role in supporting the region’s economic growth by fostering innovation and attracting investment in the digital economy.

The Financial Controller is responsible for the integrity, control and timely reporting of Syntys’ financial information across the Group and its project entities. The role leads and develops the accounting team and oversees core accounting and controllership activities, including month-end close, consolidation, statutory reporting, project and fixed-asset accounting, customer billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit, tax and financial-control governance.

Working closely with the Senior Vice President Finance and business leaders, the role establishes scalable finance processes for a growing regional data-center platform. It provides clear insight and constructive challenge on capital-intensive development projects, operating process, commercial arrangements and risk, while ensuring compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements and approved delegations of authority.

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close calendar and ensure complete, accurate and timely reporting for the Group, subsidiaries, branches and project entities.
• Lead consolidation, intercompany reconciliation and elimination, foreign-currency accounting and preparation of management and statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Maintain robust balance-sheet reconciliations, accounting schedules and review controls, with clear ownership and timely resolution of aged items.
• Prepare high-quality analysis and commentary that explains performance, cash movements, key estimates, risks and emerging issues to senior management.

• Develop, maintain and consistently apply the Group accounting manual, chart of accounts, close procedures and financial-control framework like ICOFR.
• Assess the accounting implications of new contracts, financing arrangements, leases, acquisitions, joint ventures and other complex transactions, documenting conclusions and coordinating specialist advice where required.
• Ensure compliance with delegations of authority, procurement and payment controls, revenue recognition requirements, anti-fraud controls and record-retention standards.
• Lead remediation of control deficiencies and promote a strong culture of ownership, integrity and continuous improvement across Finance and the wider business.

• Oversee accounting for data center development projects, including project-cost capture, capitalisation, construction work in progress, borrowing costs, transfers to fixed assets, depreciation, impairment indicators and disposals.
• Partner with Engineering, Commercial, Procurement and Operations to validate committed costs, accruals, variations, claims, completion status and asset handover.
• Maintain accurate fixed-asset registers and ensure periodic physical verification, useful-life reviews and impairment assessments are completed and documented.
• Provide financial control and reporting for project SPVs, joint arrangements and built-to-suit or colocation contracts, as applicable.