Manager & Controller

OA- Mastercard; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Manager, Controller to oversee financial reporting and compliance in the EEMEA region. The role requires a Chartered Accountant or equivalent, with in-depth knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, and is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, managing audits, and supporting office expansions. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or CPA equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with US GAAP, IFRS, and external audits essential.
• Hands-on, self-driven work style in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting for EEMEA entities according to standards.
• Lead external audits for MC Dubai and manage engagements.
• Drive process improvements for internal controls and compliance.

Skills

Chartered Accountant or CPA equivalent qualification

In-depth understanding of US GAAP and IFRS

Strong communication skills

Strong relationship management skills

Detail-oriented and results-driven

Negotiation and influencing skills

Education

Relevant qualification in business or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Oracle

Job description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Manager, Controller

Overview

This position is a regional position and will report into the Eastern Europe Middle East Africa (“EEMEA”) assistant controller. The position oversees the operations and transaction activities of legal entities of EEMEA with a specific focus on accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, corporate reporting and external statutory audits. As the EEMEA business continues to grow and particularly as new offices are being setup, the incumbent will be required to support such setups and ensure that accounting processes and relevant controls are implemented.

Role

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate accounting for all EEMEA entities in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local standards.
• Oversee local statutory reporting and management reporting processes.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including preparation of financial presentations for the MC Dubai Board.

Audit Management

• Lead external audits for MC Dubai, ensuring financial statements are accurate and audit opinions are unqualified.
• Manage audit engagements in partnership with PwC and other external auditors.

Control Environment

• Drive process improvements to strengthen internal controls and compliance.
• Review and implement policies to maintain a secure control environment.

Month-End & Quarter-End Close

• Ensure timely and accurate closing of revenue, contra-revenue, and expense activities.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controllership on consolidated reporting.
• Review all transition activities of MC Dubai with other Mastercard entities.

Intercompany & Treasury

• Review intercompany reconciliations across approximately 50 entities.
• Ensure MC Dubai entity is appropriately funded and oversee banking administration.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with legal, settlement, GBSC, regulators, treasury, and tax teams to ensure compliance and accurate accounting records.
• Provide accounting guidance on new transactions, standards, and internal policies.

Tax & Regulatory Support

• Support regional tax compliance, audits, and submissions.
• Ensure accurate accounting for tax-related activities.

Expansion & Projects

• Analyze accounting implications of new office setups in MEA and implement processes aligned with Mastercard standards.
• Assist with region-wide controllership initiatives, including:
• Operational Risk Management projects
• Policy revisions and implementations
• Finance support for EEMEA expansion
• Training business teams on controllership policies
• Ad hoc projects and analyses as required

All About You

Essential

• Chartered Accountant or CPA equivalent qualification
• Relevant qualification in business, accounting and/or a related discipline
• In-depth understanding of US GAAP and IFRS as well as external audit experience is essential
• A sound understanding of the diverse cultural, regulatory, statutory and taxation environment of the EEMEA region
• Strategic thinker, detail orientated, and results driven approach
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills as well as experience working in cross functional teams
• Candidate needs to be hands‑on, be self‑driven and able to work in a dynamic and fast changing environment
• Able to adjust to changing processes and systems – should be agile to adapt e.g. changing accounting system will change established work procedures

Desirable

• A high standard of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong relationship management and networking skills
• Tax experience across different jurisdictions
• Oracle knowledge is beneficial

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.