Financial Controller
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About the Role
Samira Maatouk Group seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial statement preparation, consolidation, and reporting for a multi-brand coffee company in Abu Dhabi. The role manages accounting operations, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements and management reports for the Group and its brands
- Manage daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate general ledger entries
- Supervise month end and year end closing processes
- Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and local regulations
- Monitor budgets, cash flow, and financial performance, analyze variances, and provide insights
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and banks
- Develop and improve internal controls and financial policies
- Support system enhancements to increase efficiency
Requirements
- Strong foundation in Accounting and Finance with experience managing end to end accounting cycles and financial operations
- Proficiency in preparing and reviewing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting for multi entity or multi brand organizations
- Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret financial data and provide data driven recommendations
- Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- F&B / Hospitality Industry experience is a must
- Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work under deadlines
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
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Company Description
- Samira Maatouk Group is a UAE based coffee company serving retail, café, foodservice, and business customers across global markets.
- With roots dating back to 1949 in Lebanon, the Group combines a rich heritage with modern coffee concepts.
- It operates coffee roasting facilities in Abu Dhabi and more than 30 outlets, where customers can personalize their coffee blends.
- The product portfolio focuses on Arabic, Turkish, espresso, and filter coffees, complemented by gourmet food offerings.
- The Group is also the UAE distributor for Fakir coffee machines and is actively led by its owner and Chairperson, Samira Maatouk.
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site Financial Controller role based in Abu Dhabi.
- The Financial Controller will oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements and management reports for the Group and its brands.
- Responsibilities include managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate general ledger entries, supervising month end and year end closing processes, and maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards and local regulations.
- The role will monitor budgets, cash flow, and financial performance, analyze variances, and provide insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
- The Financial Controller will coordinate with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and banks, develop and improve internal controls and financial policies, and support system enhancements to increase efficiency.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Accounting and Finance, with experience managing end to end accounting cycles and financial operations.
- Proficiency in preparing and reviewing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting for multi entity or multi brand organizations.
- Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, assess performance, and provide clear, data driven recommendations.
- Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent, or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel; experience in retail, F&B, or FMCG environments is an advantage.
- F&B / Hospitality Industry experience is a must.
- Strong attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast paced, growing organization.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with cross functional teams and senior leadership.
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