Senior Manager - Controlling | Corporate Services | GBS Controlling

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Senior Manager - Controlling for the Global Treasury Centre in Abu Dhabi. You will shape governance, lead transformations, and drive AI-enabled treasury reporting and analytics within a large complex organization.

You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, ensure audit-compliant controls, and deliver timely treasury insights to support financial objectives, budgets, and forecasts.

Qualifications

• CA/CFA/CPA certification required; ACT coursework beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years of treasury ops experience in a large organization.
• Advanced knowledge in analytical treasury processes, banking, hedging, and trade finance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, SAP TRM, and data visualization with Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and enhancement of Treasury governance frameworks, including Policies, SOPs, SLAs, DOAs, RACI, and operating models.
• Communicate, drive adoption, and ensure compliance across Global Treasury, GBS, and business divisions.
• Oversee treasury transformation initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and risk reduction.
• Manage AI governance, drive AI-enabled reporting and analytics, and partner to implement AI treasury strategies.
• Oversee Treasury reports, P&L, Balance Sheet positions, and treasury operating costs with actionable insights.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Strong communication/presentation

ERP systems (SAP TRM)

Stakeholder management

Education

CA

CFA

CPA

ACT or treasury coursework

Tools

SAP TRM

Power BI

Job description

Job description

Overview Of The Role:

• The Senior Manager - Controlling at the Global Treasury Centre is a pivotal role designed to support the Head of Controlling in managing strategic treasury governance activities. This includes developing comprehensive frameworks for treasury governance, leading transformation initiatives, and implementing AI strategies to enhance treasury operations. The role demands a high level of coordination with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with audit standards, and driving innovation in treasury systems and processes. The incumbent will be responsible for providing actionable insights through detailed treasury reports and maintain performance alignment with financial goals. This role operates within a large, complex organizational structure and requires a proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving and stakeholder management.

What You Will Do:

Treasury Governance and Compliance

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Treasury governance frameworks, including Treasury Policies, SOPs, SLAs, DOAs, RACI matrix, and operating models.
• Ensure effective communication, adoption, and compliance across Global Treasury, GBS, and business divisions.
• Manage the annual review and timely closure of governance and compliance actions.

Treasury Transformation and Process Excellence

• Drive treasury transformation initiatives focused on standardization, automation, control enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Govern strategic projects including Cash Pooling, In-House Bank, Trade Finance digitization, and Treasury technology initiatives.
• Ensure delivery of treasury projects on time and within budget while reducing manual effort and operational risk.

Treasury AI Strategy & Innovation

• Lead Treasury AI governance and innovation by establishing robust controls for AI development and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with stage-gate processes and drive adoption of AI-enabled reporting, analytics, and decision-support solutions.
• Partner with EIT and AI office to implement the AI Treasury strategy.
• Track compliance with AI governance framework and successful deployment of AI use cases.

Treasury Reporting and Financial Control

• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of Treasury reports, Treasury P&L, Balance Sheet positions, and treasury operating costs.
• Provide management with actionable insights.
• Ensure timely publication of Treasury Reports and alignment of performance with budgets, forecasts, and strategic objectives.
• Maintain Treasury P&L and cost variances within agreed thresholds.

Audit, Risk Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Maintain a strong treasury control environment.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and achieve zero repeat high-risk audit observations.

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Skills

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Advanced analytical skills and thorough understanding of treasury processes.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP TRM and Power BI.
• Proven ability to manage pressure, influence colleagues, and collaborate with stakeholders.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• CA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent certification is required; additional treasury coursework (ACT or similar) is beneficial.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a large organization managing treasury operations and controls.
• Advanced knowledge in analytical treasury processes, banking, hedging, and trade finance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP TRM, and data visualization tools like Power BI.

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