Financial Controller

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-2323

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Financial Controller - 12 months contract

To Be Completed by Hiring Manager

Primary Duties

- Ensure US GAAP and statutory financial requirements are delivered and adhered to in line with corporate financial policies and local accounting regulations
- Supervise the monthly close on a timely basis and make sure the books are closed properly and on time
- Monthly BS and P&L review and alignment with support to Regional Controller
- Review current process and arrangements with accounting providers and implement necessary changes to ensure proper controls on payments and accounting.
- Supervise and provide necessary guidance to direct report(s)
- Close cooperation and support of external Accounting providers in queries and bookings
- Monitoring of external accountants services to make sure the deadlines are met
- Payment verification, contacting vendors and bank, local teams to mitigate errors
- Verification of payroll and payroll related taxes
- Verification and approval of closing entries, accruals and review and sign off on the P&L
- Leading monthly balance sheet reconciliation process
- All compliance, including Sarbanes Oxley controls, internal and external audit liaison
- Statutory Accounts, Government statistics and submissions, Corporation tax & VAT compliance
- Perform Monthly/Quarterly/Annual corporate reporting
- Key contact for integration projects: ERP systems integration, legal entity consolidation, other finance projects
- Corporate credit card transactions review and reconciliation with accounting providers posting
- Group tax reporting – OTP submissions (US GAAP tax reconciliations)
- Intercompany cross charges review and coordination with Intercompany team and Accounting Providers
- AR Balance Overview with Corporate Controllers
- Delivering advice as regards business processes, accounting and taxes to employees of particular offices
- Treasury reporting – cash flow planning and monitoring
- Supporting and controlling the purchasing process

Salary:
AED 30,000 to 35,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

- University degree in finance/accounting
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting/taxation
- 7 to 8 years of controlling / Accounting experience in MNCs (preferably Pharmaceutical or FMCGs)
- Upper-intermediate English is a must
- Arabic language is an asset

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment
- Ability to prioritize effectively and juggle multiple competing priorities for different stakeholders.
- Comfortable dealing with an expected level of ambiguity
- Ability to manage cross-functionally and influence decisions
- Ability to work under pressure, manage tight reporting deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve objectives
- Strong analytical skills and ability to make good fact-based decisions on your own.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: