Global Finance Controller - UAE/US Multi-Entity

GRG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

GRG & Co. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Financial Controller to own the finance and accounting function across a multi-entity UAE/US setup.

This hands-on role reports to senior leadership and suits an early-career finance professional ready to run the full function with minimal oversight. Key tasks include closing processes, preparing management accounts, maintaining the general ledger, intercompany reconciliations, VAT and corporate tax filings, audits, payroll, and treasury duties with a strong

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of accounting/finance experience, with meaningful time spent working in UAE.
• CA/ACCA/CMA/CPA in progress or completed preferred.
• Strong IFRS and UAE tax regulations knowledge (VAT, Corporate Tax, WPS).
• Multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations experience.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Excel.
• Attention to detail; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the full month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments across all entities.
• Prepare timely management accounts, including P&L statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports for leadership review.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring reporting is IFRS-compliant and audit-ready at all times.
• Manage accounting across UAE and US entities, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations and cross-entity cost allocations.
• Act as the main point of contact with external tax advisors on Corporate Tax, VAT and related filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions, including VAT returns and other statutory reporting.
• Coordinate the annual external audit, preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
• Manage bank reconciliations across all accounts and entities, and liaise with banking partners on payments and documentation.
• Process payroll across all entities accurately and on time, in line with UAE WPS requirements.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments, client invoicing, collections and reconciliations.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems and finance workflows for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

UAE tax regs

Intercompany reconciliations

ERP systems

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

CA/ACCA/CMA/CPA in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

GRG & Co. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Financial Controller to own the finance and accounting function across a multi-entity UAE/US setup.

This hands-on role reports to senior leadership and suits an early-career finance professional ready to run the full function with minimal oversight. Key tasks include closing processes, preparing management accounts, maintaining the general ledger, intercompany reconciliations, VAT and corporate tax filings, audits, payroll, and treasury duties with a strong