Financial Controller - Dubai Holding Group Services

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

Job summary

Dubai Holding is seeking a Financial Controller (Senior Manager) to manage GL operations, budgeting, and compliance for Group Services. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of financial reporting experience, lead budgeting processes, and ensure adherence to GAAP/IFRS standards. This role also involves collaboration with various stakeholders and preparing management reports that inform strategic decisions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial reporting and budgeting.
• Experience leading annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong IFRS/GAAP compliance and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GL operations and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and analyze variances.
• Prepare management reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Internal controls

Audit compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Professional certifications (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Job description

About Dubai Holding Group Services:

About Dubai Holding Group Services: Group Services is Dubai Holding’s shared business services arm that provides consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. With a commitment to talent, digital innovation and continuous improvement, it delivers best-in-class service, enhancing the Group's overall performance.

Group Services is dedicated to transforming operations, elevating service quality and cultivating specialized teams focused on excellence and innovation.

Group Services comprises of:

Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contracting. Enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance, and data-driven insights, it ensures responsible sourcing, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Group Services Finance manages financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting to ensure strong fiscal health and cash flow. It empowers informed decision-making through insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Group Services Human Capital manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth journey from recruitment to offboarding while fostering a culture that values and supports people—the Group’s greatest asset.

Empowering talent for the future:

Group Services’ greatest strength lies in its people; their collective capabilities serve as the driving force of the company. Dedicated to creating a vibrant talent hub where challenging the norm leads to innovation, collaboration fuels creativity and caring for people and partners cultivates strong relationships, Group Services aims to build a foundation for sustained success.

As a business that views success as a shared journey and celebrates every achievement along the way, Group Services offers the opportunity to grow, develop skills and make a meaningful impact.

Dubai Holding Group Services proudly supports a diverse portfolio of companies:

• Dubai Holding Real Estate
• Dubai Holding Entertainment
• Dubai Holding Community Management
• Dubai Holding Land Estates
• Dubai Holding Hospitality
• Dubai Holding Investments
• Dubai Holding Asset Management

Job Overview:

Here's your chance to step into the role of Financial Controller (Senior Manager) at Dubai Holding Group Services. In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

The Financial Controller, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the general ledger and the reconciliation processes within the Record to Report (R2R) function, and lead budgeting & forecasting process of DH Group Services. This role is further responsible for, process efficiency, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

General Ledger Management

• Oversee daily GL operations and ensure timely posting of all transaction
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Review and approve journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting policies

Ensure proper controls are in place for GL transactions and system access

Reconciliation Process

• Oversee the preparation and review of all balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure timely completion of bank reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies during the reconciliation process
• Drive collaboration with the other GS functional managers to ensure completeness of sub-ledger to ledger reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliations

Implement and maintain a robust reconciliation tracking system

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts for DH Group Services
• Consolidate budgets from all departments, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
• Collaborate with department heads to establish cost allocation models
• Analyse variances between actuals and forecasts, providing actionable insights
• Work closely with department leaders to validate assumptions and improve forecast accuracy

Support strategic initiatives by providing financial modelling and scenario analysis

Reporting

• Prepare management reports (P&L, cash flow, KPIs) for senior leadership
• Analyse GL data to identify trends, variances, and anomalies
• Provide explanations for significant variances to senior management

Support the preparation of external financial reports and regulatory filings

Internal Controls, Compliance and Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and internal policies
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors during audits
• Implement and maintain internal controls related to GL and reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance procedures, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions
• Monitor adherence to the risk assessment framework and checklists across all operations, systems, and processes; review risk assessment outcomes and identify relevant internal controls to close vulnerabilities

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with other GS Finance teams to ensure the financial data is accurate and up to date
• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical issues, ensuring swift resolution through coordination with IT and other key stakeholders
• Supervise a team of Assistant Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates in GL and reconciliation function
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, such as accounting, reporting, and IT teams, to ensure alignment of processes
• Provide regular updates and escalate issues to senior management in a timely manner

About You:

The preferred candidate for this role should possess the following experience and credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Professional certifications (CA, CPA, ACCA) is required
• 7+ years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger, and financial budgeting and analysis.
• Experience in leading the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process in coordination with department heads
• Experience in delivering variance analysis, financial modelling, and actionable insights to support strategic decisions
• Providing timely and accurate management reports, including P&L, cash flow, and KPIs
• Ensuring strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with IFRS/GAAP
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai