Financial Controller

RAK Ceramics; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ceramics manufacturer in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage financial operations across multiple entities. This role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should possess a strong background in finance management, with at least 10 years of relevant experience and CPA qualification. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP, alongside hands-on experience in financial consolidation.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in finance management, preferably in manufacturing or consumer goods.
• Experience in leadership or controller level role within a multinational group.
• Knowledge of local GAAP in Europe and USA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for RAK Porcelain group.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Group Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS)

Budgeting & Forecasting

Internal Controls & Compliance

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

We help to create icons. We help to build marvels. Our products feature in some of the most iconic buildings in the world.

RAK Ceramics is one of the largest ceramics brands globally, specializing in ceramic and gres porcelain wall and floor tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware. Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, we serve clients in over 150 countries through operational hubs in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, North & South America, and Australia.

With over 12,000 employees from 40+ nationalities, we are a truly global and diverse organization. RAK Ceramics is publicly listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

The Role

The Financial Controller – RAK Porcelain will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the entire RAK Porcelain group of companies, including entities in the UAE, Luxembourg, and the USA. The role includes end-to-end financial management, statutory reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, direct and indirect tax and transfer pricing compliance and overall financial governance.

The Financial Controller will work in close coordination with The Finance Controllers in Luxembourg and the USA as well as the Group’s Holding Company RAK Ceramics Finance team to ensure consistency and alignment of financial practices across all the entities. The role is pivotal in supporting the business with financial insights, ensuring financial discipline, and maintaining adherence to group-wide policies and standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for all RAK Porcelain entities
• Ensure compliance with RAK Ceramics Group reporting timelines and standards
• Lead preparation and consolidation of financial statements for the RAK Porcelain group

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for RAK Porcelain Group
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis to management

Subsidiary Oversight & Alignment

• Provide functional oversight and support to finance teams in Luxembourg and USA subsidiaries
• Ensure consistency in financial controls, processes, and reporting practices across all geographies

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure robust internal controls are implemented and adhered to across the RAK Porcelain group
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements in each operating jurisdiction

Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights and decision-support to the Group CFO and CMO – RAK Porcelain and senior business leadership
• Support commercial, operations, and strategic initiatives with financial modelling and analysis

Cash Flow, Treasury & Cost Management

• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury operations
• Drive cost control initiatives and improve financial efficiency across the group

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop the finance team in UAE
• Set clear goals, provide coaching, and foster a performance-driven culture across regional finance teams

What We Are Looking For

Some of the key competencies required for the role include:

Functional

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Group Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS)
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Direct and Indirect Tax and Transfer Pricing Compliance
• Business Partnering & Strategic Support
• Cross-border Financial Oversight
• Leadership & People Development

Behavioral

• Excellent communicator with strong influencing skills
• Collaborative, yet firm – able to navigate cross-functional environments
• Structured thinker with a solution-oriented and analytical mindset
• Curious, insightful, and proactive

Our Ideal Match

Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA (Finance) is a plus

Experience:

• 10–12 years of experience in finance management, preferably within manufacturing or consumer goods with at least 5 years in a leadership or controller level role within a multi entity, multinational group.
• Proven experience in group-level financial consolidation and financial reporting including preparation of financial statement under IFRS and knowledge of local GAAP in Europe and USA.
• Hands-on experience in managing direct and indirect tax compliance, including transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions across borders.
• Demonstrated success in leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, preferably in a dynamic or fast-scaling business environment.
• Exposure to international operations, with a solid understanding of currency translation, cross-border cash flows, and regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
• Track record of working closely with Big-4 Auditors, legal advisors, and tax consultants in a group or holding company structure.
• SAP ERP systems proficiency with strong Excel and financial modelling capabilities.

RAK Ceramics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, disability, age, or marital status.