# Group Financial Controller — Confidential

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4433995965-group-financial-controller
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 60,000 to 90,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-07
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## Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Control & Reporting:

• Owning the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for entities operating in different jurisdictions (25+ entities)

• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS

• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and treasury operations

• Deliver management reporting packs to the CFO/CEO and Board with clear commentary

• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and maintain balance sheet integrity

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes

Tax Strategy & Compliance:

• Lead all UAE corporate tax compliance, planning, and filings

• Own end-to-end VAT management: registration, returns, reconciliations, and responses to FTA enquiries and audits

• Advise on transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and tax-efficient structuring for trading activities

• Serve as primary point of contact with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)

• Monitor legislative changes and proactively assess their impact on the business

• Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors on complex matters

Governance & Internal Controls:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies

• Lead the annual external audit process and coordinate with auditors

• Ensure compliance with relevant UAE regulatory frameworks (DFSA/ADGM as applicable)

• Support investor reporting requirements and due diligence processes

• Monitor the efficient implementation of the finance IT security management system to ensure confidentiality and safety of all financial information

Systems:

• Drive continuous improvement in ERP and financial systems

• Partner with operations, legal, and senior management on commercial and strategic decisions

• Lead identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices considering international best practice

Behavioral:

• Exceptional attention to detail with a zero-tolerance approach to errors in compliance

• Autonomous and proactive — comfortable in a lean, fast-moving environment

• Clear, precise, and concise business communication (written & oral)

• Commercially minded — understands the link between finance, operations, and trading P&L

• Management of local teams

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar

• ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification — required

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial control role

• Mandatory: proven background in a trading company — commodities, FX, financial instruments, or similar

• Deep, hands-on expertise in UAE VAT — including complex cases, voluntary disclosures, and FTA audits

• Solid command of UAE Corporate Tax law and its application to trading structures

• Track record of managing tax compliance in a multi-entity or cross-border environment

• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting skills

• Currently residing in Dubai — applications from outside the UAE will not be considered

English fluency required; Arabic a strong plus

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## Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial control role; proven background in a trading company (commodities, FX, financial instruments, or similar); deep, hands-on expertise in UAE VAT (including complex cases, voluntary disclosures, and FTA audits); solid command of UAE Corporate Tax law and its application to trading structures; track record of managing tax compliance in a multi-entity or cross-border environment; strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting skills; currently residing in Dubai (applications from outside the UAE will not be considered); English fluency required; Arabic a strong plus; professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent are required.

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