Financial Controller

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

Job summary

An international shipping and logistics business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller. The successful candidate will oversee financial activities across Africa, develop process guidelines, and ensure compliance with company standards. This exciting position offers a competitive salary and requires a strong background in financial control, excellent communication skills, and readiness for regular travel.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Qualifications

• Strong Financial Control experience is essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Fluency in French deemed advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee local finance activities ensuring company processes are followed.
• Develop guidelines and SOPs for local finance teams.
• Regular travel to local operations in Africa.

Skills

Financial Control

Communication

Job description

Financial Controller

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to work for an international shipping and logistics business.

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for supporting and controlling finance activities in several countries in Africa. Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial control and oversight of local finance activities - ensuring that company processes are followed
• Develop guidelines and SOPs for local finance teams
• Finance process development
• Internal control and internal audits
• Work closely with operational teams
• Regular travel (up to 50% of your time) to local operations in Africa
• Weekly meetings for account receivables and monthly reports etc.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting

Requirements:

• Strong Financial Control experience
• Previous experience working for one of the big 4 accounting firms
• Experience in the shipping and logistics industry is advantageous
• Must be willing to travel regularly across Africa
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in French is advantageous but not a must

Package:

• Basic salary of 15,000 AED per month plus an accommodation allowance