Financial Controller

Confidentiel; New Delhi; On-site; INR 7,730,000 - 15,460,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for its UAE business operations in Dubai. The role demands end-to-end financial controllership, reporting, budgeting, taxation, statutory compliance, internal controls and strong coordination with the India/HQ finance team.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 8+ years post-qualification experience, with solid knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and IFRS, and hands-on exposure to

Qualifications

• CA with 8+ years post-qualification experience
• Experience in UAE/GCC finance operations
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, IFRS and local statutory compliance
• Experience in end-to-end financial controllership for a business entity
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, D2C, FMCG or consumer-facing businesses an advantage
• ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting and financial controllership for UAE operations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial closures.
• Ensure accurate preparation and review of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.
• Oversee revenue recognition, expenses accounting, provisions, accruals and reconciliations.
• Drive timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management and HQ.

Skills

Financial Controllership

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

IFRS

Taxation

Internal Controls

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description – Finance Controller (UAE – Dubai)

Experience: 8+ years of post-qualification experience

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller to lead and manage the overall finance and accounting function for our UAE business operations. The role will be responsible for end-to-end financial controllership, financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, statutory compliance, internal controls and business finance.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of UAE financial regulations and taxation, along with experience in managing finance operations in a fast-paced, multi-location business environment. The role will also involve close coordination with the India/HQ finance team to ensure alignment of financial reporting, governance and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end accounting and financial controllership function for UAE operations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial closures.
• Ensure accurate preparation and review of P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS.
• Oversee revenue recognition, expense accounting, provisions, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Drive timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management and the India/HQ finance team.

2. UAE Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Manage UAE VAT compliance, including return preparation, filing and reconciliations.
• Oversee UAE Corporate Tax compliance, assessments and filings.
• Ensure adherence to applicable UAE financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants, auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor changes in UAE taxation and regulatory frameworks and ensure timely implementation.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Finance

• Drive annual budgeting, financial planning and periodic forecasting for UAE operations.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and analyse financial variances.
• Track revenue, profitability, gross margins, operating expenses and business performance.
• Partner with business teams to identify cost optimisation and profitability improvement opportunities.
• Support management in evaluating new business initiatives and financial investments.

4. Internal Controls & Audit

• Establish and strengthen internal financial controls across UAE operations.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, approval matrices and delegation of authority.
• Lead statutory and internal audit coordination and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate control mechanisms.
• Ensure audit readiness and maintain proper financial documentation.

5. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management and working capital requirements.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections.
• Drive effective cash utilisation and working capital optimisation.

6. Group Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with India/HQ finance teams for group reporting and financial consolidation.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations and related-party accounting.
• Ensure consistency in financial reporting and accounting practices across entities.
• Work closely with business, operations, procurement and leadership teams to support financial decision-making.

7. Team Management & Process Excellence

• Manage and develop the UAE finance and accounting team.
• Drive automation, process improvements and standardisation of finance operations.
• Ensure operational efficiency, financial discipline and accountability across the function.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Prior experience in UAE/GCC finance operations is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, IFRS and local statutory compliance.
• Experience in managing end-to-end financial controllership for a business entity.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, D2C, FMCG or consumer-facing businesses will be an advantage.
• Strong exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls and working capital management.
• Experience in group reporting and intercompany transactions.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, analytical and stakeholder management skills.