Group Finance Controller

Job Description : GROUP FC UAE The objective of our Global Financial Controller (FC) is to keep our finances meticulously correct and powerfully informative. The FC will have both an immediate and lasting impact on all company operations. Being based out of the Dubai HQ, the FC shall be overseeing global operations across Europe, MENA and Africa. As the Global Financial Controller, you will be responsible for all facets of finance operations, including statutory financial reporting, management/investor reporting, audits, budgeting and planning, treasury management, as well as taxation and compliance. You will be required to build the financial foundation from the scratch, whilst catering to the fast-paced requirement of a rapidly growing tech company. We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a proven track record of leading multiple/international teams and having built a strong finance function. To be successful in the role, we need a motivated self-starter with an engaging personality and strategic acumen who thrives in a dynamic and fast-moving environment. Responsibility: · Setting up the requisite infrastructure, including implementation of an ERP system, suitable charts of accounts, and establishing accounting policies in compliance with the IFRS and local reporting requirements. · Preparation of annual statutory financial statements (standalone and group consolidated) and clearing audits by Big 4 firms. This shall include reconciliation of Pro-forma financials resulting from the separation of the larger group via a spin-off. · Leading monthly management reporting, including preparation of management accounts, and the underlying analysis of performance. · Implementing a robust system of operational and financial internal controls to ensure transparency and integrity of all activities globally. · Supervise the regional accountants and train them to enable a timely and accurate financial closing process. · Manage working capital and liquidity, planning allocation of funds to meet strategic objectives as well as routine operations. · Managing tax compliance of the company in each jurisdiction, with the assistance of the tax consultants where required. · Reviewing all key contracts of the company to ensure they are compliant with financial regulations, as well as the financial objectives of the Company. · Develop and present ad-hoc reports as required by the management on an ongoing basis. · Management of Accounts Payables, implementing effective controls over procurement, payment approvals, credit maximization and transparency and efficiency in the expense and payments process. · Implement an automated client invoicing mechanism, ensuring billing in an accurate and timely manner. · Stringent credit control policies and mechanisms to ensure timely recovery of receivables and avoidances of bad debts. · Maintaining banking accounts and relationships across various countries. Requirements: · At least 8 years of relevant and progressive experience in financial reporting and controlling, with at least 2 years in a similar leadership role in a fast-paced environment, ideally a fintech company. · Big 4 experience will be a plus. · A professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent). · Strong knowledge of the IFRS, financial reporting mechanisms and consolidation. · Experience in implementing an ERP system. · Strong managerial and leadership abilities to lead multiple geographically spread teams from the HQ, whilst simultaneously managing other stakeholders. · A passion to build things from the scratch and not just handle a pre-existing infrastructure. · Ability to work under pressure and requirements with stringent deadlines. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, having the confidence to challenge the different teams across the organization · Fluency in English language is a must. French would be an added advantage.

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