Group Financial Controller

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESFinancial Control & Reporting:Owning the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for entities operating in different jurisdictions (25+ entities)Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRSManage cash flow forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and treasury operationsDeliver management reporting packs to the CFO/CEO and Board with clear commentaryOversee accounts payable/receivable and maintain balance sheet integrityDrive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processesTax Strategy & Compliance:Lead all UAE corporate tax compliance, planning, and filingsOwn end-to-end VAT management: registration, returns, reconciliations, and responses to FTA enquiries and auditsAdvise on transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and tax-efficient structuring for trading activitiesServe as primary point of contact with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)Monitor legislative changes and proactively assess their impact on the businessLiaise with external tax advisors and auditors on complex mattersGovernance & Internal Controls:Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policiesLead the annual external audit process and coordinate with auditorsEnsure compliance with relevant UAE regulatory frameworks (DFSA/ADGM as applicable)Support investor reporting requirements and due diligence processesMonitor the efficient implementation of the finance IT security management system to ensure confidentiality and safety of all financial informationSystems:Drive continuous improvement in ERP and financial systemsPartner with operations, legal, and senior management on commercial and strategic decisionsLead identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices considering international best practiceBehavioral:Exceptional attention to detail with a zero-tolerance approach to errors in complianceAutonomous and proactive — comfortable in a lean, fast-moving environmentClear, precise, and concise business communication (written & oral)Commercially minded — understands the link between finance, operations, and trading P&LManagement of local teamsQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similarACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification — requiredExperience:Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial control roleMandatory: proven background in a trading companyDeep, hands-on expertise in UAE VAT — including complex cases, voluntary disclosures, and FTA auditsSolid command of UAE Corporate Tax law and its application to trading structuresTrack record of managing tax compliance in a multi-entity or cross-border environmentStrong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting skillsCurrently residing in Dubai — applications from outside the UAE will not be consideredEnglish fluency required; Arabic a strong plusPLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE PROFILE