Finance Control Professional Region IMEEA

CMA CGM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a Regional Financial Controller based in Abu Dhabi to analyse the regional network's performance and ensure high-quality financial information. You will liaise between Head Office Finance and local entities, engaging with the CFO and finance team.

Responsibilities include overseeing audits, closings, dividends, internal controls, and cost-control initiatives. Strong English, postgraduate background, and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate level with 5+ years, preferably from a Business school.
• Ethics, integrity, and confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with planning/organization.
• Autonomy, adaptability and effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-department interaction.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Control subsidiaries' financial performance, including audits, monthly closings, and dividends distributions.
• Guarantee a strong internal control environment.
• Ensure linkage with Shared Service Centers (FiCOM and GBS) regarding target operating models and promote cost-saving mindset.
• Contribute to the animation of the Finance network.
• Support cost control on ad-hoc studies / tool & reporting automation.
• Support in year-end budget exercise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Planning/organization

Autonomy

Adaptability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Postgraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TheRegional Financial Controlleris pivotal in analysing the performance of the Regional network of entities, ensuring the quality and consistency of the financial information produced. You will serve as the primary liaison between the Head Office Finance Department and the local entities, where your contacts will include the CFO and their team.

Responsibilities:

• Control subsidiaries' financial performance, including audits, monthly closings, and dividends distributions.
• Guarantee a strong internal control environment.
• Ensure correct linkage with Shared Service Centers (FiCOM and GBS) in respect of target operating models, enhance efficiency over the network, and promote a cost-saving mindset.
• Contribute to the animation of the Finance network.
• Support cost control department on ah-hoc studies / tool & reporting automation.
• Support in year-end budget exercise.

Specific Requirements and skills:

According to French law, the VIE is only open to applicants aged 18 to 28 years old who are European citizens.

• Postgraduate level, + 5 years, preferably from a Business school
• Ethics, integrity, and respect for the confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and planning/organization capabilities.
• Managing performance, autonomy, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as the role involves interaction with numerous internal and external departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.