Regional Financial Controller – Middle East & Asia (Dubai, UAE)

Amethyst Partners; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead financial control and reporting. The successful candidate will oversee audits and ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations. With a strong emphasis on strategic finance leadership, the role requires a professional accounting qualification and extensive experience in financial reporting and compliance. This is an opportunity to influence key stakeholders and drive operational excellence within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post qualification experience in financial control, reporting, or audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end closing and ensure timely, accurate reconciliations and reporting.
• Provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Drive continuous process improvements to support scalability.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead month-end closing and ensure timely, accurate reconciliations and reporting.
• Oversee statutory reporting for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Strengthen financial control frameworks and streamline operational processes.
• Manage external audits across regional entities, driving timely resolution of findings.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, IFRS, and regional regulatory requirements.

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Review and interpret legal agreements to ensure alignment with accounting treatment.
• Partner with FP&A and Finance Business Partners to align regional financials with business objectives.

Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Management

• Drive continuous process improvements to support scalability and business transformation.
• Mentor and support a growing finance team to build technical and leadership capability.
• Influence senior stakeholders across multiple markets, providing trusted financial guidance.

Key Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years post qualification experience in financial control, reporting, or audit, preferably within a multinational & multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and regulatory compliance.
• Able to work independently, influence senior decision-makers, and balance day-to-day reporting with involvement in high-level strategic projects.
• Comes with a financial controller’s mindset — detail-oriented, technically strong, and committed to building robust controls.