Group Financial Controller
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Owning the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for entities operating in different jurisdictions (25+ entities)
- Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS
- Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and treasury operations
- Deliver management reporting packs to the CFO/CEO and Board with clear commentary
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable and maintain balance sheet integrity
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
- Lead all UAE corporate tax compliance, planning, and filings
- Own end-to-end VAT management: registration, returns, reconciliations, and responses to FTA enquiries and audits
- Advise on transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and tax‑efficient structuring for trading activities
- Serve as primary point of contact with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
- Monitor legislative changes and proactively assess their impact on the business
- Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors on complex matters
- Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies
- Lead the annual external audit process and coordinate with auditors
- Ensure compliance with relevant UAE regulatory frameworks (DFSA/ADGM as applicable)
- Support investor reporting requirements and due diligence processes
- Monitor the efficient implementation of the finance IT security management system to ensure confidentiality and safety of all financial information
- Drive continuous improvement in ERP and financial systems
- Partner with operations, legal, and senior management on commercial and strategic decisions
- Lead identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices considering international best practice
- Exceptional attention to detail with a zero‑tolerance approach to errors in compliance
- Autonomous and proactive — comfortable in a lean, fast‑moving environment
- Clear, precise, and concise business communication (written & oral)
- Commercially minded — understands the link between finance, operations, and trading P&L
- Management of local teams
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
- Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar
- ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification — required
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial control role
- Mandatory: proven background in a trading company — commodities, FX, financial instruments, or similar
- Deep, hands‑on expertise in UAE VAT — including complex cases, voluntary disclosures, and FTA audits
- Solid command of UAE Corporate Tax law and its application to trading structures
- Track record of managing tax compliance in a multi‑entity or cross‑border environment
- Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting skills
- Currently residing in Dubai — applications from outside the UAE will not be considered
English fluency required;
Arabic a strong plus
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