Financial Controller

Fugro; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global geotechnical services firm is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee financial and management reporting. The role requires supervising accounts, ensuring compliance with local laws, and managing a team. Qualified candidates should have a recognized accounting qualification and at least 10 years of relevant experience. This position offers an engaging team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the company's accounts.
• Organize the timely flow of accounts information.
• Prepare annual statutory audits, liaising with external auditors.

Skills

Strong management skills

Proficiency in English language

Education

Recognized qualification as an accountant

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller

Reports to: Managing Director

Direct reports: Assigned Staff

Basic Function

The Financial Controller is responsible for all financial, management, and job costing functions of the Opco. Responsibilities include ensuring the timely preparation of financial and management information reports, reviewing and evaluating financial performance, budgeting, fund management, supervising a team of accounting and administration personnel, and implementing company management systems within the department.

1. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1.1 Financial

• Supervise the company's accounts.
• Organize the timely flow of accounts information.
• Prepare annual statutory audits, liaising with external auditors and assisting in preparation and completion.
• Participate in special accounting and administrative projects initiated by Regional or Head Office.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly reporting, analysis, and interpretation of financial information and actual results for timely delivery to Opco Management, Regional, and Head Office.
• Implement programs as directed by superiors.
• Review and analyze management accounts data with Profit Centre Managers.
• Ensure all contracts and business dealings comply with company practices and local laws.
• Review insurance coverage and ensure adequate coverage for the company.
• Research taxation requirements and ensure timely compliance.
• Liaise with bankers and arrange banking facilities as needed.

1.2 Specific Additional Duties

• Provide guidance and assistance to other Business Units as requested by Regional or Head Office.
• Assist or liaise with other Financial Controllers when necessary.
• Assist the Managing Director with legal issues as required.

1.3 Personnel

Evaluate personnel performance and development needs.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Recognized qualification as an accountant.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong management skills.
• Proficiency in English language.

FSME offers a dynamic team-based working environment in an exciting and developing market region with long-term potential for skill and career development. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and includes the usual FSME benefits package.

About The Company

Fugro collects, processes, and interprets data related to the earth's surface and underlying soils and rocks, providing advice based on the results to clients across various sectors. The company also supplies the people, equipment, expertise, and technology that support the exploration, development, production, and transportation of the world's natural resources. Founded in the Netherlands in 1962, Fugro is listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and NYSE Euronext since 1992, and was included in the AEX index as of September 2008. Fugro operates through three divisions: Geotechnical, Survey, and Geoscience.