Financial Controller - External Reporting

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

Job summary

A global leader in the aviation sector seeks a highly skilled Financial Controller - External Reporting in Dubai. This pivotal role involves overseeing an external reporting team, managing auditor relationships, and ensuring adherence to IFRS across a complex multinational framework. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting qualifications and extensive experience in team management. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to join a high-performing finance team

Exposure to global operations

Career progression and development

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 8+ years' post-graduate experience in accounting.
• 5+ years in a Big 4 audit firm with IFRS exposure.
• Experience managing teams and handling priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the external reporting team.
• Manage relationships with external auditors.
• Coordinate preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

IFRS

Group Consolidation

Managing Accounts

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA)

Tools

CaseWare

Oracle Financials

Job description

Currently seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller - External Reporting to join a global leader headquartered in Dubai. This pivotal role is ideal for an experienced accountant with strong IFRS expertise and a background in external financial reporting, audit coordination, and statutory compliance across a complex multinational group.

Client Details

Our client is a multinational player in their sector, headquartered in Dubai. With hundreds of legal entities across the group and a significant intercompany network, they maintain robust and structured financial operations and reporting, adhering to international accounting standards.

Description

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all day-to-day activities of the external reporting team for the Group
2. Manage relationships with external auditors and accounting service providers
3. Provide mentorship and technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team
4. Coordinate the preparation of over 400 audited/unaudited financial statements for statutory and financier compliance
5. Collaborate with the tax department to support compliance and reporting processes
6. Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure integrity in reporting
7. Assist in interpreting and implementing new/revised IFRS standards applicable to the Group
8. Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting systems (e.g., Oracle, CaseWare)
9. Conduct quarterly legal entity reviews across the Group
10. Lead or contribute to various finance projects as needed

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Timely and accurate delivery of IFRS-compliant financial statements
2. Meeting all financier and statutory reporting deadlines
3. Strong technical accounting and IFRS implementation
4. Effective coordination with auditors and tax teams
5. Up-to-date internal documentation of accounting policies
6. Strong leadership and performance management of the External Reporting Team

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) with at least 8 years' post-graduate experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a Big 4 audit firm, with strong exposure to IFRS and external audit
• Previous experience in managing a team and handling multiple priorities
• Knowledge of CaseWare and Oracle Financials is advantageous
• Familiarity with local UAE regulatory reporting requirements
• High level of proficiency with accounting systems and Excel

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established and high-performing finance team in DIFC
• Exposure to global operations and large-scale intercompany frameworks
• Career progression and development in a dynamic aviation environment
• Competitive compensation package

Skills

group consolidation, financial reporting, IFRS, managing accounts