Financial Controller
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About the Role
myZoi, a fintech start-up, seeks an experienced Financial Controller with 10-12 years of experience to oversee financial operations, reporting, and compliance in Dubai. The role requires strong knowledge of UAE financial regulations, IFRS, and leadership skills.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and bank reconciliations
- Monitor cash flow, forecast cash requirements, and maintain adequate working capital
- Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with IFRS
- Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Provide in depth financial analysis and business insights including variance analysis and forecasting
- Develop, track, and report on key financial metrics and KPIs
- Oversee tax compliance, VAT filings, and other statutory obligations
- Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank, SCA, and other regulatory filings
- Manage and liaise with external auditors
- Establish, review, and improve internal control systems
- Identify and manage financial risks including foreign exchange, credit, and operational risks
- Oversee and improve financial software and systems
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 12 years in finance and accounting
- At least 5 years in a leadership position
- Preferably in fintech, financial services, or a startup environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, CMA, ACCA, or similar certifications highly preferred
- Extensive knowledge of UAE financial regulations, IFRS, VAT, tax laws, and compliance requirements
- Advanced skills in financial software (e.g., MS Dynamics, SAP, QuickBooks), Excel, and financial modeling
- Experience with Power BI and data analytics tools is a plus
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Posting
Meet myZoi
- myZoi is a fintech start up aiming to promote financial inclusion globally.
- We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller with 10 12 years of experience to join our finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Financial Transactions: Manage and supervise all daily financial operations.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, forecast cash requirements, maintain working capital.
- Ensure Accuracy & Timeliness: Record transactions accurately in accordance with IFRS.
- Prepare Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Reports: Lead preparation of financial statements.
- Financial Analysis & Insights: Provide in depth analysis, variance analysis, forecasting.
- Financial KPIs: Develop, track, and report on key metrics.
- Tax Compliance & Reporting: Oversee tax returns, VAT filings, statutory obligations.
- Regulatory Filings: Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank, SCA, etc.
- Audit Coordination: Manage and liaise with external auditors.
- Enhance Internal Controls: Establish, review, improve internal control systems.
- Financial Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks.
- Compliance & Audit Readiness: Ensure business is audit ready.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 12 years in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
- Preferably in fintech, financial services, or a startup environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA, CMA, ACCA, or similar certifications highly preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of UAE financial regulations, IFRS, VAT, tax laws.
- Advanced skills in financial software (MS Dynamics, SAP, QuickBooks), Excel, financial modeling.
- Experience with Power BI and data analytics tools is a plus.
- Strong leadership and team management experience.
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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