Senior Financial Controller - IFRS & UAE Tax Leader

Swissquote; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissquote seeks an Experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and accounting operations for its Dubai offices and MEA unit. You will ensure timely, accurate information and support senior management with financial analysis and decision-making.

Responsibilities include month-end closes, IFRS compliance, VAT and corporate tax coordination, audits, cash management, budgeting, and team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ACCA/CPA/ACA/CIMA preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience with UAE VAT and corporate tax.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills; SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and reporting packs.
• Ensure IFRS, UAE tax requirements, and applicable accounting regulations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll accounting, and cash management.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors and tax advisers.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Analyze financial performance vs. budget and provide management recommendations.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement controls.
• Manage and develop the finance team.
• Improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/ACA/CIMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Swissquote seeks an Experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial reporting and accounting operations for its Dubai offices and MEA unit. You will ensure timely, accurate information and support senior management with financial analysis and decision-making.

Responsibilities include month-end closes, IFRS compliance, VAT and corporate tax coordination, audits, cash management, budgeting, and team development.