Financial Controller in UAE

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial planning, manage month-end closing activities, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's/Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, including advanced Excel skills and familiarity with UAE regulations.

Qualifications

• 5 years in financial accounting/reporting.
• Experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and depreciation.
• Familiarity with VAT returns and treasury operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and forecasting.
• Coordinate with finance stakeholders and support payroll.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial accounting/reporting

UAE experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting/Finance

CA/ACCA/CPA

Job description

Financial Controller in UAE

Oversee financial planning forecasting reporting budgeting and manage month-end close activities (journal entries accruals depreciation). Coordinate with finance stakeholders support payroll VAT returns treasury operations (bank payments & funding) and ERP implementation. Ensure compliance with accounting standards internal controls audits; prepare management reports. Requirements: Bachelor s/Master s in Accounting/Finance CA/ACCA/CPA; 5 years in financial accounting/reporting; advanced Excel; UAE experience preferred.