Global Financial Controller

Pay10 Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Dubai is looking for a Global Financial Controller to manage financial operations across international entities. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and supporting global expansion. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, particularly in fintech, and possess strong analytical and leadership skills. Knowledge of IFRS and ERP systems is essential. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a regional or global role.
• Experience in fintech/payments, banking, or financial services is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS and experience managing cross-border financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial excellence across all international entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, compliance with financial regulations.
• Support global expansion by streamlining financial operations.

Skills

Strong understanding of international finance

Excellent financial modeling

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Zoho)

Job description

Role Overview

The Global Financial Controller is responsible for driving financial excellence across all international entities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, compliance with local and international financial regulations, and alignment with group-level financial objectives. This role supports global expansion by streamlining financial operations, overseeing local finance teams, and ensuring strong governance, consolidation, and reporting across countries.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Consolidate financial results across global entities (e.g., UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Hungary, UK) and analyze performance against budgets.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close across all jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and group management reports.
• Ensure intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and accurate group-level reporting.

Regulatory & Tax Compliance

• Monitor local statutory, tax, VAT, and audit requirements in all operating countries.
• Coordinate with local advisors, auditors, and tax consultants to ensure timely and compliant submissions.
• Ensure alignment with ESR, CbCR, FATCA, and other cross-border financial regulations where applicable.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Implement and monitor robust financial controls, including segregation of duties, payment authorization workflows, and risk mitigation.
• Support internal and external audits, and drive remediation of audit findings.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Monitor global cash flow, currency exposure, and liquidity requirements.
• Collaborate with treasury and local finance to ensure funding and working capital efficiency across markets.
• Oversee intercompany loan agreements, capital injections, and dividend repatriations.

System Implementation & Process Improvement

• Drive global finance system integration and ERP enhancements.
• Standardize global financial processes, reporting formats, and chart of accounts.

Team Coordination

• Act as the bridge between global HQ and local finance teams.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of regional finance staff.
• Provide training and ensure consistency in finance policies and procedures globally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent required.
• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in a regional or global role.
• Experience in fintech/payments, banking, or financial services is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS and experience managing cross-border financial operations.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Zoho, or similar) and reporting tools.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of international finance, regulatory frameworks, and tax structures.
• Excellent financial modeling, analytical, and forecasting skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and risk awareness.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Able to manage ambiguity and drive structure in fast-scaling environments.

KPIs

• Accuracy and timeliness of monthly consolidated financial reports.
• Budget vs. actual variance thresholds across entities.
• Compliance with statutory audit and tax filing deadlines (globally).
• Reduction in financial control breaches or audit findings.
• Intercompany reconciliation and aging management.
• Operational efficiency metrics (e.g., close cycle time, ERP automation effectiveness).