MENA Financial Control Analyst – IFRS & AI Automation

Checkout.com; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Checkout.com, a global payments leader, is seeking a Financial Controller for the MENA region. In this hybrid role, you will own IFRS reporting, statutory notes, and close processes across UAE and KSA, coordinating with auditors and cross‑functional teams.

You will drive process improvements with AI and automation, strengthen controls, and support regulatory reporting (CB UAE). The ideal candidate has 5–7 years’ experience, a relevant degree, and strong English communication in a fast‑growing,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in a relevant finance/accounting role.
• Qualified accountant or pursuing ACA/ACCA/CPA/CFA.
• Experience in financial control, financial reporting, or accounting with strong technical exposure.
• Experience drafting financial statements and supporting statutory audits from planning through completion.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles.
• Experience in global or multinational environment, ideally regulated.
• Hands-on experience using AI for finance workflows, with Gemini/Claude beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of tax requirements in the MENA region (UAE/KSA).
• Experience with CBUAE reporting beneficial but not required.
• Payments/fintech experience preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems such as Workday/NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Draft statutory financial statements for MENA entities and support year-end close and audits.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, audit schedules, and variance analysis.
• Act as primary contact for internal/external auditors and coordinate audit requests.
• Support VAT and other tax reporting across MENA, focusing on UAE and KSA.
• Help maintain and improve financial controls and processes across jurisdictions.
• Identify and implement AI/automation to streamline recurring finance activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Compliance, FP&A and other teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support regulatory reporting; experience with UAE CBRE or related reporting is a plus.
• Participate in ad hoc projects to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

AI in finance workflows

English communication

ERP/Accounting systems (Workday/NetSA

Regulatory reporting (CB UAE)

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CFA)

Tools

Workday

NetSuite

Job description

Checkout.com, a global payments leader, is seeking a Financial Controller for the MENA region. In this hybrid role, you will own IFRS reporting, statutory notes, and close processes across UAE and KSA, coordinating with auditors and cross‑functional teams.

You will drive process improvements with AI and automation, strengthen controls, and support regulatory reporting (CB UAE). The ideal candidate has 5–7 years’ experience, a relevant degree, and strong English communication in a fast‑growing,