Assistant Financial Controller

Role description

Financial reporting and close

• Support month-end and year-end close processes for Middle East entities.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and regional reporting packs.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and IFRS requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate annual statutory financial statements and disclosures.

Audit and controls

• Coordinate internal and external audit requirements across multiple Middle East entities.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and technical accounting analysis.
• Monitor billing, payroll, and payment processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify risks, anomalies, and control gaps and support control improvements.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting issues.

Tax and business partnering

• Support compliance with Corporate Tax, VAT, and withholding tax requirements.
• Review tax calculations, returns, and supporting schedules.
• Provide financial information for tax filings, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Support Regional Directors and Country Managers with financial insight and analysis.
• Support annual budgets, quarterly reforecasting, and commercial performance analysis.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

• At least 7 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial control roles.
• Demonstrable experience managing external audits.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, accrual accounting, and financial controls.
• Strong understanding of billing and payroll processes.
• Experience preparing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience driving process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
• Must be located in Dubai, UAE.
• Knowledge of OneStream is preferred but not necessary.
• Multinational, multi-jurisdiction experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and confidence challenging existing processes.

Compensation

• The position offers an attractive monthly base salary plus a competitive commission or performance bonus.

Benefits and culture

• The employer offers career progression, training, development opportunities, and a team-driven environment.
• Additional offerings include career breaks after one year, recognition programs, mental health support, destination trips, and charity days.