MENA Regional Finance Controller - Close & Compliance Leader

Rise Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate MENA in Dubai seeks a Regional Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting and day-to-day finance operations across the region. You will report to the Regional Finance Director and manage a three-person team, ensuring integrity of financial information, disciplined close cycles, and robust controls in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

You will drive forecasts, cash flow visibility and analysis, while partnering with business leaders to support commercial decisions

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant finance experience.
• Significant controllership experience in multi-entity and multi-currency setups in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory and management reporting, audit and treasury.
• Experience in project-based services; sports/entertainment or agency context desirable.
• Arabic language skills advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly and year-end close across MENA entities with timely reporting.
• Prepare management accounts, reconciliations and cashflow reports with commentary.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, COA, master data and intercompany balances.
• Ensure IFRS compliance across entities and guidance on complex matters.
• Lead regional audits and timely external reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A on project reporting, revenue recognition and margins.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Elevate MENA in Dubai seeks a Regional Financial Controller to lead financial control, reporting and day-to-day finance operations across the region. You will report to the Regional Finance Director and manage a three-person team, ensuring integrity of financial information, disciplined close cycles, and robust controls in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

You will drive forecasts, cash flow visibility and analysis, while partnering with business leaders to support commercial decisions