Finance Controller Lead/Senior

1. About Company

My client is a fast-growing IT outsourcing startup based in UAE, specializing in delivering innovative software solutions across multiple industries, including finance, cryptocurrency & blockchain technology, AI and beyond. Backed by strong financial investment and a wide range of industry experts, we have quickly scaled our operations to meet the high standards required for upcoming international projects. Our expertise and professionalism enable us to remain at the forefront of the IT field, ensuring we can deliver impactful results for clients worldwide.

2. Benefits

- Salary range: 3,000 - 6,000 USD/ Nego

• Employee Support: Assistance with accommodation, living expenses.

• Home Visit Support: Financial assistance for employees to visit home.

• Competitive Salary: A salary package that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions to the company

• Essential Equipment: Provision of necessary work equipment, including Monitor, MacBook and iPhone

• Development: Continuous development of hard and soft skills through work and professional training

• Holiday Bonus: A holiday and New Year bonus to recognize your hard work and dedication

• Inclusive Environment: A professional, dynamic, and inclusive workplace culture that fosters collaboration and innovation

• Life experience: Enjoy the new culture, living environment in UAE

3. Role Overview

The Finance Controller plays a key role in managing financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and internal control for the company. This position ensures compliance with both local and international accounting standards, supports strategic business decisions, and drives process efficiency across multiple entities within the group.

4. Key Responsibilities

a. Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.

• Ensure timely consolidation and accurate reporting across all subsidiaries.

• Review and analyze P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports to support management decisions.

• Oversee financial closing processes and coordinate with regional and global finance teams.

b. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Drive annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and variance analysis processes.

• Partner with business units to provide financial insights and ensure budget discipline.

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that may impact performance.

c. Internal Control & Compliance

• Develop and enforce internal control policies to safeguard company assets.

• Ensure compliance with group policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.

d. Cash Flow & Treasury

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements.

• Support intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and treasury management.

• Optimize liquidity and currency exposure management across entities.

e. Business Partnering & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Operations, Tech, etc.) to improve financial processes.

• Implement automation and digitalization initiatives in financial reporting and control.

• Provide financial guidance for new business models, M&A, and strategic projects.

5. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CPA/ACCA/CMA preferred.

• Minimum 3–10 years of relevant experience, ideally in multinational or tech-driven environments.

• Strong understanding of IFRS, local GAAP, and group consolidation.

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) and financial automation tools.

• Strong analytical and leadership skills, with attention to detail and business acumen.

• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal).