Assistant Financial Controller

Kcal World; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and compliance. The role involves managing financial entries, ensuring timely closing of books, and collaborating with the finance team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 2 years of supervisory experience in the GCC region. The company offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Free lunches

Medical

Annual Airfare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within the GCC region.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills; knowledge of Urdu, Hindi, or Malayalam is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing comprehensive financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Managing timely closing of books and submitting consolidated financial statements.
• Ensuring VAT and corporate tax compliance and filing.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CA/ACCA or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Dynamics

SAGE

Job description

Purpose of the role:

The Assistant Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing comprehensive financial reporting across multiple legal entities and geographies. This includes month-end and year-end closing processes, financial statements, VAT and corporate tax compliance and filing, financial analysis, audit support, and the implementation of internal controls. The role also involves driving process improvements and handling ad-hoc projects. The Assistant Financial Controller collaborates with the finance team to ensure the successful completion of all financial tasks.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

1. Verifying and posting all financial entries in financial systems such as SAGE, MS Dynamics, and Microsys.
2. Ensuring revenue and expenses are correctly posted to the appropriate general ledger codes.
3. Managing timely closing of books and submitting consolidated financial statements to the Director by the due date, with a monthly deadline of the 12th.
4. Closing sales and cost of sales by the 4th working day of each month to report sales and gross profit by the 5th.
5. Reviewing and reconciling the general ledger and preparing account schedules supporting income statements and balance sheets.
6. Leading the finance team to ensure timely closing of books and guiding team members.
7. Providing support to team members during absences to complete routine tasks.

1. Ensuring VAT input and output are accurately recorded and VAT returns are filed on time.
2. Ensuring corporate tax calculations and filings are completed punctually.
3. Assisting the Finance Director with routine and ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.
4. Preparing cash flow statements with the help of Accounts Receivables and Payables Executives.
5. Verifying and signing off all payment vouchers before approval by the Financial Director.
6. Verifying and processing customer refunds.
7. Acting as a business partner for internal stakeholders to improve processes, reduce redundancy, and decrease turnaround time while maintaining internal controls.

Professional Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent; qualified Professional Accountant (CA/ACCA or similar).

Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within the GCC region.

Excellent verbal and written English skills; knowledge of Urdu, Hindi, or Malayalam is desirable.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems such as MS Dynamics and SAGE.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; team-oriented attitude.

Interpersonal Requirements:

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Discretion in handling confidential information.

Positive, proactive team player with a can-do attitude.

What We Offer:

• A fun, friendly work environment with a great company culture, including free lunches.
• An inclusive, collaborative community that values your voice and creative input.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference through your ideas, as part of a purpose-driven company.
• A modern office designed to foster inspiration, creativity, and teamwork.
• A talented team of humble, intelligent colleagues.
• A culture rooted in innovation, openness, humor, respect, and motivation.

About Us & Our Values:

1. Continuous Development: We encourage ongoing learning and personal growth, believing that when our team members succeed, the company succeeds.

2. Support & Collaboration: We foster a supportive environment where asking for help is encouraged, leading to better ideas and solutions.

3. Respectful Listening: We promote open, honest communication and active listening to understand and find common ground.

4. Trust & Accountability: Personal accountability builds trust and ensures responsibilities are met, enabling individual and collective excellence.

5. Innovation & Creativity: We thrive on new ideas and creativity, integrating them into our culture, processes, and products.

6. A Passion for Healthy Living: We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles through high-quality, wholesome food, inspiring others to eat well and be well.

Job Details:

Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday)

Salary: AED 13,000/month + Medical + Annual Airfare

Language requirement: English (mandatory)