Finance Controller

Job description / Role

Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing detailed and effective financial control of the various legal entities and offices of the business division that is spread out globally.

Job Responsibilities:
- Detail and effective control - Follow up on the P&L and Balance sheet of each legal entity in the statutory book and BPM report on a monthly basis.
- Regularly onsite / offsite check of the documents and the reports including B/S, and TB review.
- Monthly calls with the local finance teams.
- Controlling BPM reports of entities and providing regular reporting: monthly, weekly, risk assessment, SG&A, Capex, etc. to segment and Group.
- Controlling & implementation of Group, Segment, and Business Division (BD) reporting guidelines.
- Guidance and roll out of Group / Segment international accounting and controlling topics and ensuring the principles are effectively implemented in Business Process Management (BPM).
- Update risks, managing financial information, monitoring ongoing business
- Support the consolidation of the budget and multiyear plan of the entities.
- Support BPM reporting and monthly and quarterly closing.
- Support to worldwide sites including coordination of accounting and controlling.
- Give instructions regarding accounting and controlling at the BD level.
- Ensure that the deadlines and the quality of reporting are respected by the legal entities of the perimeter.
- Take responsibility for transversal topics at BD level- Bonus plan, Costing, Pricing, Margin, Cost reports, Modeling, Bridge analysis, Capex, etc.
- Working with Global Credit Insurance companies, Group Insurance teams, and Sites for renewal of policy, premium negotiation/calculations, Credit limit requests, and support to sites for local issues.
- Consolidation of Credit risk & overdue report for BD including checking of accuracy and liasoning with sites for queries.
- Consolidation of Forex transaction report, consolidation of actual & forecast of forex summary on a quarterly basis.
- Follow up with sites for the Global Tax Compliance tool.
- Tracking and management of sites IA report, Super Key control, Impairment testing, Stock Ageing, Slow mover analysis, etc.
- Coordinating with Treasury & Segment for approval of LC, BG, Banking limits, renewal of guarantees/comfort letters, and Loans. Review of Banking lines utilization by sites.
- Other topics: Computing Group Loyalty, Advance from customers, Management Committee (MC) & Business Areawise Review (BAR), PPT, Monthly Flash reporting, Weekly order book, Forecast accuracy, Excel Cubes.

- Must be a qualified CA / CPA.
- 5 years or more relevant experience.
- Preferred candidates will have work experience at one of the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG).
- Accounting knowledge, IFRS knowledge.
- Controlling experience.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Advanced MS Excel/PowerPoint skills.
- Ability to listen to others, reformulate, synthesize, and work as a team.
- Helpful/obliging.
- Pedagogic abilities.
- Rigorous well-organized, reliable, ability to work in autonomy.
- European / International language will be an asset.
- Managing Big Data files, well versed with Excel Macros, and Power BI.
- Nationality: Filipino/Nepali/Sri Lankan.

Salary:
AED 15,000 to 18,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Agile Consultants is a talent solutions company in Dubai that focuses on tapping into the complete potential of individuals and organisations. Our expert team of recruiters work closely with clients and candidates to ensure best results in terms of recruitment and successful placement in GCC, Middle East & Africa regions. Our specialities include but are not limited to Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Niche Talent Acquisition, Head Hunting & C-Suite Hiring.

With over 20 years in the United Arab Emirates region, we have built a strong network of partners and affiliates, allowing us to assist job seekers and employers with the same passion.