Financial Controller

Coca-Cola Arena; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international events management company in Dubai is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial processes and audits, lead a team, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, 5-8 years of experience, and advanced Excel skills. This role requires strong communication and organizational abilities, as well as prior experience in the UAE event industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry.
• Impeccable organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute monthly and annual financial closing processes.
• Lead financial audits ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Oversee Payroll Accountant and approve payroll and related transactions.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with major Accounting software (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Legends Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection.We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At Legends Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.

This role involves:

• Responsibility to manage and execute the monthly and annual financial closing processes, ensuring the timely and accurate generation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Leading financial audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Manage the procedures, process controls and policies with regards to finances.
• Overseeing the Payroll Accountant and approve the payroll, commission etc.
• Overseeing reconciliation of all payroll-related transactions, including allowances, expenses, end-of-service benefits.
• Conducting a rigorous monthly review of all Balance Sheet reconciliations, with a primary focus on the accuracy and integrity.
• Overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP) function and review the procurement-to-pay cycle to ensure proper authorization, segregation of duties and efficient vendor payment processing.
• Supervising and developing the AP, Payroll & Treasury and Procurement team, setting clear objectives and performance standards for direct reports.
• Act as a primary contact and key liaison for all internal and external audits, ensuring timely provision of information and swift resolution of audit queries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, financial modeling).
• Experience working with major Accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero).
• Experience working with a major ERP system (e.g., Microsoft Business Central).
• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Personal Qualities:

• Friendly and amicable personality
• Excellent listening and communication skills at all levels
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming
• Willingness to work as a team member and accept direction
• Can do attitude without compromise of safety
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines