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International Financial Controller
Cuisine Solutions
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
Onsite
3 weeks ago
Financial ReportingInternal ControlsConsolidationsStatutory ComplianceTax ComplianceERP Systems
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About the Role
Cuisine Solutions seeks an International Controller based in Dubai to lead accounting and finance functions across Europe, Asia, and the UAE. The role involves financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and team leadership.
Key Skills for This Role
Financial ReportingInternal ControlsConsolidationsStatutory ComplianceTax ComplianceERP Systems
Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting, controllership, and financial reporting activities for European, Asian, and UAE entities
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial statements
- Manage consolidations and coordinate reporting to international leadership and U.S. corporate finance
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and internal company policies
- Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and finance processes
- Partner with business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow management, and performance reporting
- Oversee external audits, statutory audits, and relationships with tax advisors, auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and cost controls
- Drive process improvements, systems optimization, and standardization across international finance operations
- Support legal entity management, governance requirements, and finance infrastructure in new or evolving markets
- Hire, lead, coach, and develop local and regional finance team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant controllership responsibility in a multi entity, multi country environment
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, and compliance in international business environments
- Experience managing accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions, ideally including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Solid understanding of ERP systems, month end close disciplines, and management reporting
- Required experience in food manufacturing, including exposure to production, inventory, cost accounting, and distribution
- Fluent in English & French
- Must be based in Dubai currently
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to two weeks per month
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Position Summary
- Company: Cuisine Solutions, Inc. International
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Reporting Structure: Direct report to the Head of International; dotted line report to the U.S. based Corporate Controller
- The International Controller will lead the accounting and finance functions for Cuisine Solutions’ businesses across Europe, Asia, and the UAE.
- Responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, statutory and tax compliance, disciplined closing and forecasting processes, and effective support for business growth across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting, controllership, and financial reporting activities for the European, Asian, and UAE entities.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial statements.
- Manage consolidations and coordinate reporting to international leadership and U.S. corporate finance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and internal company policies across all covered jurisdictions.
- Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and finance processes that support scale, consistency, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow management, and performance reporting.
- Oversee external audits, statutory audits, and relationships with tax advisors, auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities as needed.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and cost controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Drive process improvements, systems optimization, and standardization across international finance operations.
- Support legal entity management, governance requirements, and the set up or enhancement of finance infrastructure in new or evolving markets.
- Hire, lead, coach, and develop local and regional finance team members, fostering accountability and high performance.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of International and the U.S. based Corporate Controller on reporting, controls, and strategic finance priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant controllership responsibility in a multi entity, multi country environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, and compliance in international business environments.
- Experience managing accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions, ideally including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Solid understanding of ERP systems, month end close disciplines, and management reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and business functions.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Required experience in food manufacturing, including exposure to production, inventory, cost accounting, and distribution within a complex operating environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to two weeks per month, as business needs require.
Success Profile
- Hands on and detail oriented, while able to operate strategically across a geographically diverse business.
- Comfortable building structure in evolving international environments.
- Strong business partner who can balance control, compliance, and commercial support.
- Able to communicate clearly with senior leadership, local teams, and corporate stakeholders.
- Committed to high ethical standards, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Fluent in English & French is a must.
- You must be based in Dubai currently.
UAE Employment Compliance Note
- This position is intended to be employed in compliance with applicable UAE employment laws and regulations governing the private sector.
- The role is a local position and not an expatriate position.
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