Junior Finance Controller - MENA

JOBSCAN Middle East Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd. Dubai-based multinational manufacturing leader seeks a seasoned Finance professional to drive performance and support strategic decisions. You will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls across regional business units.

The candidate should have CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA qualifications, 8–10 years of industrial finance experience, IFRS expertise, SAP proficiency, and strong communication and analytical skills; regional travel is required.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in industrial product manufacturing or machinery services.
• Strong work experience in financial reporting, business analysis, profitability, forecasting & evaluation.
• Knowledge of regional tax regulations and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and analysis across business units and product line margins.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports; budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and implement internal controls and compliances per company policies.
• Cost centre & profit centre accounting; monitor costs across the region.
• Contract management and financial risk assessment; team mentoring and training.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

French/Arabic/German language

Regional travel

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Client is a Multinational manufacturer of advanced machinery, systems and solutions. Based at their regional office in Dubai, this role will work closely with the leadership team to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

Job Scope for the role:

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Financial performance analysis across business units and product line margin analysis
• Annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, variance analysis
• Develop & implement internal controls and compliances as per company policies
• Cost centre & profit centre accounting
• Manage & monitor cost across the region
• Process Improvement & cost savings
• Contract Management and financial risk assessment
• Team management, mentoring & training

Candidate Requirement:

• Qualified Finance Graduates, with professional qualifications such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA
• 8 to 10 years of progressive experience, working in an industrial product based / manufacturing environment or within a machinery related services industry
• Strong work experience involving financial reporting, business analysis, product profitability, project management financial forecasting & evaluation, regional tax regulations and processes
• MENA or MEA experience
• Good understanding and experience in IFRS
• Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills
• Fluency in French or Arabic or German would be preferred
• Experience in SAP is mandatory for the role
• Regional travel as needed