Financial Controller

We are hiring for our client, a leading organization in the insurance sector, seeking an accomplished Financial Controller to join their finance leadership team in Dubai. The role will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Finance function while ensuring strong financial reporting, controls, regulatory compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a finance professional with strong insurance industry expertise who can strengthen financial governance, drive reporting excellence, support strategic decision-making, and lead continuous improvements across the Finance function.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS, IFRS 17
  , and applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure the integrity of financial statements, disclosures, general ledger, and chart of accounts.
• Coordinate the preparation of Board, management, shareholder, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead the preparation and submission of CBUAE regulatory returns and ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

• Lead and manage the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework, including risk and control matrices, control testing, and remediation of deficiencies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of financial controls and strengthen the overall financial control environment.
• Identify, assess, and monitor financial and operational risks impacting the Finance function.
• Ensure finance activities remain aligned with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and financial control standards.

• Coordinate annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial projections, and variance analysis.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and provide meaningful management insights.
• Support business planning and strategic initiatives through robust financial analysis.
• Assist senior leadership in evaluating business opportunities and investment proposals.

• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, liquidity monitoring, and banking relationships.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, and financial transaction processes.
• Manage relationships with Internal Audit, External Auditors, regulatory authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee VAT and Corporate Tax compliance
  , including filings, tax governance, documentation, audits, and engagement with the Federal Tax Authority.

• Lead, develop, and mentor the Finance team while supporting succession planning and professional development.
• Review and enhance finance policies, procedures, systems, workflows, and controls.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and cost optimisation across Finance operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure finance processes remain aligned with business objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  .
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent
  .

• 8–12 years of relevant finance experience
  , including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership position
  .
• Strong experience in insurance accounting, financial reporting, IFRS, and IFRS 17
  .
• Proven experience with CBUAE regulatory reporting and UAE insurance industry requirements.
• Experience with IFRS 17 implementation and reporting.
• Experience managing audits, regulatory reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Big Four audit experience is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of ICFR, risk and control assessment, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, treasury, and cash flow management
  .
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance
  .
• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, reporting controls, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and commercial skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple…