Global Group Finance Controller & IFRS Excellence Lead

Khazna Data Centers; Dubai; On-site; AED 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Khazna Data Centers, a leading wholesale data center provider in the Middle East, seeks a Director, Group Financial Controller to ensure integrity of financial records, lead accounting operations, and drive IFRS compliance across entities and jurisdictions. The role steers internal controls, governance, and automation while supporting rapid growth and international expansion.

The candidate will provide technical guidance on complex transactions, lead financial reporting, and ensure audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Finance is desirable.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience.
• Minimum 7 years in a senior controllership or finance leadership role.
• Experience in large multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction organizations.
• Proven experience in finance transformation and process improvement.
• Strong IFRS and statutory reporting expertise.
• Experience supporting international expansion, M&A and complex business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting activities across entities and jurisdictions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Oversee statutory financial statements and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain Group Accounting Policies and IFRS compliance.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions.
• Establish robust internal controls over financial reporting.
• Drive audit readiness and support audits.
• Lead continuous improvement in accounting operations.
• Standardize accounting processes across UAE and international entities.
• Drive ERP optimization, automation and digital finance initiatives.
• Prepare accounting performance reports and KPIs.
• Support management and Board reporting requirements.

Skills

Accounting leadership

IFRS expertise

Regulatory reporting

Multi-entity management

Finance transformation

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

MBA desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Regulatory reporting software

Job description

Khazna Data Centers, a leading wholesale data center provider in the Middle East, seeks a Director, Group Financial Controller to ensure integrity of financial records, lead accounting operations, and drive IFRS compliance across entities and jurisdictions. The role steers internal controls, governance, and automation while supporting rapid growth and international expansion.

The candidate will provide technical guidance on complex transactions, lead financial reporting, and ensure audit