AI-Driven Financial Control Director

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director of Financial Control to establish and lead the bank’s financial control framework. You will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, GL management, IFRS compliance, and governance, reporting to the CFO and senior stakeholders. Build a modern, scalable finance function from day one.

You will oversee policy creation, regulatory reporting, and tax activities, while driving automation and AI-enabled processes across finance and control functions.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualifications and standards expertise (IFRS).
• Experience with general ledger management and month/quarter/year-end close processes.
• Strong financial controls and governance experience in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements and Basel/CBUAE frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial control framework, including general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Establish IFRS accounting policies and reconciliation processes to ensure integrity of financial data.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, financial operations, and tax activities within the bank.
• Own capital measurement/reporting activities in coordination with Treasury and Risk teams.
• Build and lead the financial control team and implement AI-enabled finance processes.

Skills

IFRS accounting

General ledger management

Close processes

Financial controls

Automation/AI in finance

Regulatory reporting

Education

ACCA/ACA/CPA qualification

Job description

Confidential in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director of Financial Control to establish and lead the bank’s financial control framework. You will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, GL management, IFRS compliance, and governance, reporting to the CFO and senior stakeholders. Build a modern, scalable finance function from day one.

You will oversee policy creation, regulatory reporting, and tax activities, while driving automation and AI-enabled processes across finance and control functions.