Senior Finance Controller – UAE (IFRS & Audit)

Thales; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Dubai seeks an experienced Finance professional to assist the CFO in overseeing financial management across UAE entities. You will drive accounting quality, audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls while supporting month-end and year-end closes and future project controlling.

Ideal candidates hold a Chartered Accountant / CPA, with 5+ years in accounting, IFRS expertise, and fluent English. SAP/ERP systems experience is preferred to advance finance modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant / CPA with minimum 5 yrs experience is a strong plus.
• Expert in accounting and IFRs. Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor shared services KPIs and cash flow; forecast cash needs and optimize OCF.
• Lead ICV requirements; occasional travel to Abu Dhabi.
• Oversee UAE entity accounting, monthly balance sheet reviews, audit and financial statements.
• Implement internal controls and regulatory compliance within corporate standards.
• Support month-/quarter-/year-end closings and future project controlling.

Skills

IFRS

Audit background

English fluency

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Education

Chartered Accountant / CPA

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Thales in Dubai seeks an experienced Finance professional to assist the CFO in overseeing financial management across UAE entities. You will drive accounting quality, audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls while supporting month-end and year-end closes and future project controlling.

Ideal candidates hold a Chartered Accountant / CPA, with 5+ years in accounting, IFRS expertise, and fluent English. SAP/ERP systems experience is preferred to advance finance modernization initiatives.