Finance Director - Controls

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-6260

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a leading FMCG business based in Abu Dhabi. They are recruiting a Finance Controls Director to join their leadership team.

Client Details

Our client, one of the largest FMCG businesses in Abu Dhabi, are recruiting a Finance Controls Director for their leadership team.

Description

* Lead the month-end closing process for all group entities
* Ensure that all accounting transactions are reported accurately in compliance with regulations
* Implement and maintain effective accounting policies to ensure robust internal controls
* Identify and evaluate the implications of potential risks to the organisation and subsequently formulate strategies to mitigate them
* Oversee all local tax matters (VAT, Corporate tax) at a group level
* Consistently keep up to date with all tax legislation and ensure that the organisation is compliant with them
* Manage, train and develop a team of 5-6 direct reports
* Formulate best practices to streamline business activities and foster a continuous development environment

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary along with attractive incentives.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a similar discipline
* Professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA, CA, ACCA, ACA)
* Minimum 10-15 years of experience within a similar role
* Solid knowledge of IFRS and tax matters
* Excellent communication skills

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Finance Director salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 41,500

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