14 Financial Control jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Overview

Title: Financial Crime Control Tester - QA
Location: Banking client (onsite/hybrid as per client’s arrangement)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Our client, a leading bank, is seeking an experienced professional to support their Financial Crime Compliance Risk Assessment (FCRA) . This role will sit within the second line of defence compliance function, focusing on control testing and assurance across key financial crime areas.

The successful candidate will conduct design and effectiveness testing of financial crime controls to ensure regulatory compliance and support the bank’s annual risk assessment obligations.

• Perform testing on 8–9 core financial crime controls, including:
• • AML governance
  • Training & awareness
  • Policies & procedures
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Sanctions screening
  • Other FCC programme controls
• Assess both the design (policies, procedures, governance frameworks, reporting lines, system implementations) and operational effectiveness (sample testing, alert investigation, quality control) of controls.
• Document findings, evaluate residual risks, and support reporting requirements as part of the annual FCRA process.
• Collaborate with the compliance team to provide independent assurance to senior management.
• Ensure timely delivery of the testing programme within the agreed project duration.

• Strong knowledge of Financial Crime Compliance (AML, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, Governance, Training, etc.).
• Experience in control testing, QA, or compliance monitoring within a second line of defence function.
• Background in banking or financial services .
• Ability to independently assess policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Available to start immediately and commit to a 2-month assignment .

• Previous experience with annual Financial Crime Risk Assessments .
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Middle East or EU markets.

One of our clients, a leading multinational in the energy drinks industry, is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager for their Dubai office. This is a high-visibility role working closely with the Group CFO and senior leadership, offering exposure to multinational operations and complex reporting environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving group-wide compliance, financial reporting excellence, and supporting strategic initiatives such as M&A and IPO readiness

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: AED 35,000 – AED 40,000 + Benefits

Note: Only candidates who have worked with or are currently working with Big 4 firms will be shortlisted for interview.

Job Title: Group IFRS Manager

We are seeking an experienced Group IFRS Manager to lead financial reporting in a multinational FMCG environment. This senior role requires strong IFRS expertise, consolidation skills, and the ability to advise the CFO and Board on complex accounting matters.

• Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain and enforce Group accounting policies.
• Advise on complex transactions (M&A, revenue, instruments, leases, impairments).
• Manage external audits and ensure timely, high-quality reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive reporting process improvements (SAP HANA).
• Act as IFRS subject-matter expert, training and supporting finance teams globally.

• Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of professional experience, including Big 4 audit background (Manager/Senior Manager level).
• Proven expertise in IFRS and group consolidations.
• Strong exposure to multinational operations, preferably FMCG or manufacturing.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging CFOs, Boards, and auditors.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA) is a strong plus.

• Strategic, high-visibility role with CFO and leadership team.
• Opportunity to shape group reporting and controls in a fast-growing FMCG business.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Exposure to IPO readiness and investor relations.

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• Supervise the preparation and delivery of accurate financial reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement financial reporting processes and controls to ensure data integrity.
• IFRS specialist, across all group consolidation.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial reporting with organisational goals.
• Ensure adherence to all accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead audits and liaise with external auditors to facilitate smooth reviews.
• Monitor and manage financial risks, providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Mentor and guide the finance team to foster professional growth and expertise.

A successful Financial Reporting Director should have:

• Professional qualifications in accounting, such as ACCA, CA, or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting and IFRS.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in accounting and finance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in managing teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools relevant to reporting

Our client is a multinational player in their sector, headquartered in Dubai. With hundreds of legal entities across the group and a significant intercompany network, they maintain robust and structured financial operations and reporting, adhering to international accounting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day activities of the external reporting team for the Group
• Manage relationships with external auditors and accounting service providers
• Provide mentorship and technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team
• Coordinate the preparation of over 400 audited/unaudited financial statements for statutory and financier compliance
• Collaborate with the tax department to support compliance and reporting processes
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure integrity in reporting
• Assist in interpreting and implementing new/revised IFRS standards applicable to the Group
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting systems (e.g. Oracle, CaseWare)
• Conduct quarterly legal entity reviews across the Group
• Lead or contribute to various finance projects as needed

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and accurate delivery of IFRS-compliant financial statements
• Meeting all financier and statutory reporting deadlines
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS implementation
• Effective coordination with auditors and tax teams
• Up-to-date internal documentation of accounting policies
• Strong leadership and performance management of the External Reporting Team

• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) with at least 8 years' post-graduate experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a Big 4 audit firm, with strong exposure to IFRS and external audit
• Previous experience in managing a team and handling multiple priorities
• Knowledge of CaseWare and Oracle Financials is advantageous
• Familiarity with local UAE regulatory reporting requirements
• High level of proficiency with accounting systems and Excel

Overview

The Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Operations cover key areas:

• Reporting - e-2-e execution of non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timelines in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal Citi standards.
• Controls - comprehensive control framework that includes pre-submission, post submission controls, issue management, and sustainable risk mitigation practices.
• Oversight - Lead governance activities, including escalation protocols, regulatory issue remediation, disclosure to regulators to ensure transparency and accountability across reporting functions.
• Compliance Management - Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, data integrity, and operational resilience.
• Horizontal Function - Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Technology and Business partners to ensure alignment of reporting practices with evolving regulatory expectations and Citi policies.

The Vice President (VP) oversees the end-to-end execution of UAE non-financial regulatory reporting processes, ensuring strong governance and operational consistency across business lines or regions. VPs lead teams in the execution and review of reporting outputs, monitor metrics, and establish accountability for performance standards. They serve as control champions, working closely with Technology and Compliance to enhance reporting infrastructure and controls. VPs drive the strategic enhancement of post-submission controls and issue resolution, ensuring documentation standards are upheld. They lead risk forums and partner across functions to manage regulatory expectations and deadlines. VPs support regulatory inspections, prepare senior management reporting, and escalate material issues as needed. They are responsible for evaluating staff performance and team capacity, helping align skillsets with business needs. VPs foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within their teams. This role prepares professionals for broader leadership, with a focus on resilience and strategic risk management.

• Preparation and submission of local non-financial regulatory reporting obligations to CBUAE, SCA, and other UAE regulators
• Analyzing regulatory reporting process front to back
• Resolving issues related to local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Communicate operational changes arising from remediation or process or control enhancements to Operations & Technology
• Develop Business Requirements for system-related enhancements and end to end management of implementation of new or amended regulations
• Reconcile positions and ensure of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Execute the road map to improve local non-financial regulatory reporting operations efficiency, controls, and resilience
• Streamline process inconsistencies, mitigate risks, and process documentation. Share knowledge among team to manage regulatory reporting operations functions.
• Anticipate details of future regulations by communicating directly with key stakeholders and staying informed of relevant trends and industry news
• Ensure alignment with regulatory changes and expectations
• Drive projects and process improvements
• Maintain documentation and oversee governance routines
• Support leadership in strategic planning and initiatives
• Support all control functions including MCA, audits, procedures updates and implementation
• Calculate and monitor key KPIs and metrics
• Timely escalation of issues and monitoring till resolution
• Closely cooperate with Business and Tech partners on gap identification and process improvements
• Prepare and participate in governance forums
• Support internal & external audit reviews in relation to regulatory reporting operations & controls processes
• Coordinate task allocation and completion in regulatory reporting operations team
• Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Operations, preferably in regulatory reporting space
• Solid experience in local non-financial regulatory reporting
• Proven experience working with demanding business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• Deep understanding of regulations and operational processes
• Good understanding of Investments and Capital Market products as well as trade execution and settlement processes
• Analytical thinking skills
• Effective workload management
• Effective, adjusted to recipient communication skills
• Critical thinking and drawing logic conclusions
• Adequate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite with experience presenting to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

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Job Family Group: Operations - Core

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Job Family: Operations Support

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Time Type: Full time

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