Divisional Financial Controller

Binding Partnerships; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment solutions provider in Dubai is seeking a Divisional Financial Controller. This role entails managing the financial function, preparing financial reports, and providing strategic insights for growth. The ideal candidate will hold professional qualifications and have substantial experience in senior accounting roles.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in senior accounting roles.
• ICCA/CPA professional standards and membership.
• Strong accounting knowledge and management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Company's financial/accounts function and provide strategic growth input.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial statements and reports.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial budgeting.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial management

People management

Communication

Strategic thinking

IT skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting

Tools

MYOB

Job description

Position title: Divisional Financial Controller
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Region: Dubai - Head Office

ROLE PURPOSE:
- Effectively and efficiently manage the Company’s financial/accounts function and liaise with financial institutions for the ongoing growth and to minimise financial costs.
- Provide strategic input for business expansion options, computer systems requirements and improved reporting procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Contribute proactively as a key member of the senior management executive.
- Timely and accurate preparation, consolidation and presentation of weekly and monthly financial statements and reports.
- Direct and review the analysis and interpretation of financial information for use in management decision making.
- Preparation
of monthly management accounts (Profit and Loss/ Balance Sheet) Reconciliation of balance sheet schedules
- Review, analyse and report Project results in relation to budgets and other key performance indicators.
- Provision to management and Board periodical KPI reports to assist in measurement of performance by contract, region and function.
- Preparation of financial budgets for incorporation in company business plans.
- Participate in the development of financial strategies, policies, objectives and plans.
- Involvement in the preparation of capital expenditure requests and justification analysis.
- Manage treasury and funding requirements of the company including regular liaison with bankers to ensure a positive understanding of the business and adequate ongoing availability of funding.
- Involvement in the development/refinement of costing systems and procedures relevant to the company’s activities.
- Cash flow management and reporting including regular review of income and expenditure to ensure cash flow is adequate to meet continuing business needs.
- Liaise with organisation’s external accountants as required.<

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Appropriate tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or economics, satisfying ICCA/CPA professional standards and membership of the Society of CPAs or Chartered Institute of Accountants.

Experience:
Total of 10-15 years of experience. At least 5 in a senior accounting role with management experience.

Skills:
- Strong technical accounting and financial management knowledge and experience.
- Stature, maturity and presence to win respect and support at all levels and represent the company to the highest levels.
- Proven people management skills with hands on approach.
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Commercial acumen with “bottom line” focus.
- Strategic thinker.
- Highly developed systems/IT skills (current system is MYOB).
- Practical, common sense approach.
- Energetic, proactive and self-sufficient.
- Able to drive beneficial change and cost control.
- High level of determination and commitment.
- Sense of urgency and ability to work to tight deadlines.

About The Company

Binding Partnerships is an exceptional provider of executive search and bespoke recruitment solutions.

With offices located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi we are perfectly positioned to service the growing needs of clients and candidates across the Middle East.

By working in partnership with both our clients and candidates, listening to their needs, researching and then offering confidential, practical and informed advice and solutions we are able to build long-term relationships with the professionals with whom we work.