Financial Controller Job Opening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Financial Controller – Job Overview

The Financial Controller plays a key role in managing the financial health of the organization. In this position, you will handle the monthly closure of accounts, maintain compliance with Group financial policies, and implement strong reporting standards and internal controls. You will partner closely with business teams to manage logistics costs, support pricing for large customers, and develop financing solutions that support profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Closing & Compliance

• Manage the full monthly book closure process and review all financial provisions.

• Ensure proper recognition of revenue, costs, and expenses in accordance with IFRS.

• Maintain strong internal controls that follow approved SOPs.

Contracts, Pricing & Financing

• Review contracts for major B2B customers and actively support pricing and tender submissions.

• Work with finance teams to build and finalize customer financing solutions.

Leasing, Collections & Reconciliation

• Support the sales finance team in structuring leasing terms.

• Drive collections, resolve pending reconciliations, and improve cash flow discipline.

VAT, Legal & Group Coordination

• Ensure full compliance with VAT regulations and IFRS standards.

• Coordinate with Legal, HR, Admin, and Group companies for financial matters.

Operations & Inventory Management

• Supervise AP, AR, Inventory, and petty cash functions.

• Conduct order analysis to reduce aged inventory and optimize purchasing decisions.

System Enhancements & Reporting

• Manage SAP updates to keep invoice formats and accounting processes compliant.

• Lead improvements in reporting, policies, and process automation.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of branch accountants and financial analysts.

• Provide coaching, assign responsibilities, and ensure high-quality output.

Working Capital & Supplier Management

• Improve cash flow by negotiating supplier payment terms.

• Promote disciplined working capital management across the finance function.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, VAT rules, and month-end closing processes.

• Hands-on experience with SAP and core finance operations (AP, AR, Inventory, petty cash).

• Ability to review complex contracts, support pricing activities, and participate in tenders.

• Proven experience in collections, reconciliation, and working capital improvement.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and process optimisation skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.

About the Team

You will lead a team of accountants and financial analysts, working closely with finance, sales, legal, HR, and administrative departments. Collaboration with group companies will be a key part of the role, ensuring alignment and smooth financial operations.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience completing accurate month-end closes aligned with Group policies.

• Strong contribution to tender pricing, leasing support, and financing solutions.

• Ability to design reporting improvements and guide financial decision-making.

• Proven success in developing high-performing finance teams.

• Skilled in managing stakeholder expectations and cross-functional coordination.