Financial Controller
Confidential
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Job Description
About the Hiring Company
We are a trusted recruitment partner collaborating with a well-established holding company operating across multiple sectors in the Middle East. On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial governance, reporting accuracy, and multi-entity consolidation.
About the Role
The Financial Controller will lead financial reporting, compliance, and internal control functions across the group’s portfolio companies. This role requires strong expertise in consolidation, regulatory compliance, and financial strategy within complex corporate structures.
The position is full-time and remote, open to candidates based in the Middle East region.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee group-level financial reporting and ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing
- Manage consolidation of financial statements across multiple subsidiaries and business units
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements across operating countries
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes at group level
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity planning, and financial risk management
- Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and financial policies
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
- Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
- Supervise and mentor finance teams across entities
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA, ACCA, or CMA qualification preferred
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in finance, including Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles
- Experience within a holding company or multi-entity group structure is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and cross-border financial regulations
- Proven experience in financial consolidation and group reporting
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Employment Details
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Remote
- Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in the Middle East
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required, depending on group operations
Key skills/competency
- Financial Reporting
- Consolidation
- IFRS Compliance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Internal Controls
- Financial Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
- ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Risk Management
- Financial Leadership
How to Get Hired at Confidential
- Research Confidential's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their multi-sector operations.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive experience in financial consolidation, IFRS compliance, and managing finance in a holding company structure.
- Showcase leadership skills: Emphasize your proven ability to supervise and mentor finance teams, as well as providing strategic recommendations.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss IFRS, cross-border financial regulations, advanced ERP system proficiency (SAP, Oracle), and risk management.
- Demonstrate regional knowledge: Highlight any experience or understanding of local regulatory requirements within the Middle East region.
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