Controller

Siddiqi & Co; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Siddiqi & Co in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Controller for a high-growth, multi-entity group. The role is on-site in Dubai and requires a qualified accountant with 10+ years in accounting, UAE experience, and strong US GAAP or IFRS reporting.

Responsibilities include owning month-end close, reviewing reconciliations and journals, PPA/earn-outs, leading audits, and raising standards to group levels while developing local finance teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong US GAAP or IFRS reporting experience.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting or controllership experience; UAE experience preferred.
• Big4 background is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and reporting across one or more entities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and key journals, and explain results against budget and forecast.
• Support purchase price allocation, earn-out tracking and technical accounting.
• Lead statutory and group audits as the auditors' main contact.
• Bring local processes and controls up to group standards, including SOX where relevant.
• Develop local finance teams to close faster and more accurately.

Skills

US GAAP/IFRS

Close ownership

Multi-entity close

M&A integration

ERP transition

Communication with non-finance leaders

Financial reporting

Leadership

Big4 experience

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controller for a high-growth, multi-entity group in United Arab Emirates.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong US GAAP or IFRS reporting experience and a proven track record of owning the close across several entities. This role suits a hands‑on controller who enjoys bringing newly acquired businesses up to group standards and partnering closely with local management.

Role at a glance

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (on‑site)
• Candidates based in UAE, with at least 3 years of UAE experience
• Full‑time

Education, Experience & Skills

• CA, ACCA, CPA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting or controllership; a Big 4 background is an advantage.
• Strong US GAAP or IFRS reporting experience.
• Hands‑on multi‑entity close experience.
• M&A integration or ERP transition experience is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working with non-finance leaders and explaining the numbers clearly.

Key responsibilities

• Own month‑end close and reporting across one or more entities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and key journals, and explain results against budget and forecast.
• Support purchase price allocation, earn‑out tracking and technical accounting.
• Lead statutory and group audits as the auditors' main contact.
• Bring local processes and controls up to group standards, including SOX where relevant.
• Develop local finance teams to close faster and more accurately.