Group Financial Controller - CA

About the Role:

Our client is a leading global multi-billion dollar listed entity in the technology space, looking to hire their Group Financial Controller based in Dubai, UAE.

The Group Financial Controller is responsible for the implementation of appropriate policies, procedures, and processes to ensure an effective control environment, providing key strategic information to the leadership to inform decision-making and drive business performance.

He will also ensure strong accounting and reporting are in place throughout the group.

Proven experience in managing and developing teams as well as in working alongside external stakeholders, including auditors, business owners, or private equity investors is required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ownership and development of the group finance function, including group reporting, management reporting, tax, treasury, and FP&A.
• Internal reporting, including consolidated monthly management accounts, and ad-hoc reporting to business with the ability to refresh and develop reporting to ensure it remains insightful and fit for purpose.
• External reporting, including drafting of board packs and management of reporting to lenders, investors, and other key external stakeholders.
• Day-to-day relationships with lenders and funders, including covenant compliance and robust cash forecasting.
• Management of external audit and development and documentation of strong internal controls framework to support rapid future growth.
• Maintenance of up-to-date technical knowledge of IFRS within the team and ownership of group and subsidiary accounting policies.
• Ownership of statutory accounts and tax filings in the UK and overseas.
• Treasury management, including multi-currency FX and hedging strategies.

Must Have:

• 20+ years of experience post CA in the Financial Controllership at the group level with a listed company.
• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant.