Financial Controller
Confidential
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Job Description
About the 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: Financial Controller
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 Governance
- ERP Systems
- Financial Strategy
- Cash Flow Management
- Team 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 this multi-sector holding company.
- Tailor your resume for Financial Controller roles: Highlight extensive experience in financial consolidation, IFRS compliance, ERP systems, and multi-entity financial management.
- Showcase leadership and strategic finance: Emphasize your ability to provide financial insights, manage risk, and lead finance teams effectively for a holding company.
- Prepare for remote work and Middle East context: Be ready to discuss how you'd thrive in a remote Financial Controller role, collaborating across various entities in the Middle East.
- Demonstrate expertise in regulatory compliance: Detail your proficiency with cross-border financial regulations relevant to the diverse operations of Confidential.
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