MEAP Regional Finance Controller: Strategy & Controls

ACCA Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Regional Finance Controller to oversee MEAP, driving financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting across multiple countries in the Middle East, Africa & Pakistan. You will guide area leadership, ensure compliance, and lead internal controls and process improvements to support Abbots strategic objectives.

The role requires a seasoned finance leader with ERP experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage cross-cultural teams in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in healthcare/retail.
• Proven multi-country operations management.
• Strong MEAP healthcare market knowledge.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience with ERP and finance operations oversight.
• Distributor networks management and cross-cultural leadership.
• OFAC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial direction and leadership for the MEAP affiliates.
• Meet all financial reporting requirements on schedule and provide insightful analysis for variances.
• Lead budgeting, planning, analysis, and reporting activities for MEAP.
• Manage monthly/quarterly financial close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain internal control environment in alignment with Abbott policies and regulations.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote Abbott interests.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Multi-country operations

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

MBA / CMA / CFA / CPA

Arabic language is a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ACCA Careers is seeking a Regional Finance Controller to oversee MEAP, driving financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting across multiple countries in the Middle East, Africa & Pakistan. You will guide area leadership, ensure compliance, and lead internal controls and process improvements to support Abbots strategic objectives.

The role requires a seasoned finance leader with ERP experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage cross-cultural teams in a dynamic