Financial Controller

About the Company - McGregor Boyall are working with one of the leading buy-side firms in the United Arab Emirates who are looking for a Senior Specialist within Financial Control. This role primarily involves preparation of the monthly and annual financial reports including efficient operation of the related general ledger processes and controls. The individual will be responsible for the accuracy, timelines and the general integrity of the accounting function and related reports.

About the Role - The position therefore requires advanced knowledge and experience with general accounting, month end close procedures, eliminations and consolidations, accounting policy/concepts, controls, analytics, foreign currency issues and working with external auditors. Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and Oracle based general ledger systems is also a requirement. The role requires a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of financial reporting concepts, a control and process oriented mindset, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and desire and ability to identify, recommend and lead improvements.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare elements of annual financial reports in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
2. Prepare elements of monthly reporting, including analysis of results
3. Participate in reviews to ensure financial statement disclosures are complete and accurate
4. Perform or review processes relating to the preparation and analysis of financial reports
5. Summarize findings on the monthly, quarterly or annual reports to the management in the form of analytical reviews
6. Lead process improvement initiatives
7. Work closely with external auditors
8. General Ledger maintenance - Participate in all Oracle-related activities such as changes to the chart of accounts, sets of books, entity reporting hierarchies, user access (security), consolidation mappings and other processes/controls
9. Support the team with monthly consolidations, close and reporting activities, research and investigate data discrepancies, provide data validation reports and understand systems and processes
10. Perform intercompany eliminations and reconciliations
11. Review the accounting and reconciliation activities carried by peers
12. Review and/or prepare various consolidated schedules for external auditors
13. Perform self assessments to support the Internal Controls and documentation processes
14. Partner with IT to manage change request process; facilitate resolutions on issues related to close and reporting issues
15. Assist in the implementation of new accounting practices and policies
16. Assist with writing, implementing and maintaining corporate accounting

Pay range and compensation package - Generous package including relocation, joining bonus, business class flights, school education allowance