Group Controller

Job description / Role

The Company
A leading Global Manufacturing company based in Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a Group Controller.

The Role
Group Controller is responsible for managing, developing and overseeing the whole financial management system in the company and its subsidiaries

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

* Comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings
* Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
* Establish financial systems to comply with local regulations and legislation
* Manage all accounting operations including A/P, GL and Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
* Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
* Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
* Research technical accounting issues for compliance
* Responsible for month-end and year-end close process
* Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
* Operate a high-performance internal control environment in complete compliance with requirements
* Supervise and manage financial department direct reports
* Prepare all necessary reports and presentations as required to the top management for the purpose of aligning the board

Requirements

The Candidate

* Qualified Accountant
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English language (Arabic and French are preferred)
* At least 10 years' experience in a similar finance role
* Worked successfully in a similar market sector or multinational or large conglomerate organization with regional/global exposure
* 5+ year experience in the manufacturing/ petrochemical industry
* 5+ year of direct Management experience
* Cohesive ability at interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written
* Ability to engage with staff, internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization and exercise sound judgement
* Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
* Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial operations and structures
* High analytical skills
* Excellent communication and presentations skills
* Drive for result and Resilience
* High organization and prioritization skills
* Ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
* High business acumen

Salary and Benefits

63,000aed per month plus Family benefits

About the Company

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world\'s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.