Financial Controller

About the roleA growing technology company based in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of its finance and accounting function across a multi-entity structure spanning the UAE and the US. This is a hands-on role reporting into senior leadership, ideal for an early-career finance professional who is technically strong and ready to run the full function with minimal oversight.What you'll doOwn the full month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments across all entities.Prepare timely management accounts, including P&L statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports for leadership review.Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring reporting is IFRS-compliant and audit-ready at all times.Manage accounting across UAE and US entities, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and cross-entity cost allocations.Act as the main point of contact with external tax advisors on Corporate Tax, VAT and related filings.Ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions, including VAT returns and other statutory reporting.Coordinate the annual external audit, preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.Manage bank reconciliations across all accounts and entities, and liaise with banking partners on payments and documentation.Process payroll across all entities accurately and on time, in line with UAE WPS requirements.Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments, client invoicing, collections and reconciliations.Maintain and improve accounting systems and finance workflows for accuracy and efficiency.What you bring5-6 years of accounting or finance experience, with meaningful time spent working in the UAE.Professional accounting qualification in progress or recently completed - CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.Solid working knowledge of IFRS and UAE accounting and tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Tax and WPS.Hands-on experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations.Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, and strong Microsoft Excel skills.Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, with the discipline to check your own work.Ability to work independently, prioritise under pressure and meet deadlines without being chased.Prior experience in a technology company or multi-jurisdictional corporate structure is an advantage.Fluent written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are a plus for banking and regulatory interactions.