Finance Controller

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

Job summary

athGADLANG is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the organization's accounting and financial operations in Abu Dhabi. You will lead the AR, AP, and GL functions, ensure timely month-end closures, and support budgeting and financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, professional certifications preferred, 5–7 years of relevant experience, strong ERP and Excel skills, and excellent communication to coordinate with auditors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent is preferred.
• 5–7 years of accounting/finance experience with supervisory/leadership exposure.
• Hands-on experience managing AR, AP and GL functions.
• Experience in month-end closing, financial reporting and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead AR, AP and GL teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations and reports for accuracy.
• Prepare management reports and financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost control processes.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Coordinate with auditors and assist audit activities.
• Identify process improvements and financial efficiencies.
• Provide mentorship to the finance team.

Skills

AR management

AP management

GL management

Month-end closing

Budgeting

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CA/CMA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the organization's accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL) functions, leading the finance team, ensuring timely month-end closures, and supporting budgeting and financial reporting activities.

• Lead and manage the AR, AP, and GL teams to ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations.
• Oversee and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare management reports and financial statements.
• Support the budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors and support external and internal audit activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and financial efficiencies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of accounting and finance experience, including experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong hands‑on experience managing AR, AP, and GL functions.
• Proven experience with month‑end closing, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Nationalities

• Sri Lankan
• Filipino
• Nepali

Preferred Availability

• Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods will be highly preferred.