806 Financial Controller jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Well-established travel and tourism company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Managing all accounting operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. They also provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making, improve financial performance, and maintain robust internal controls across the organization.

Detail-oriented and strategic finance professional with strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of accounting principles, and a proven track record of enhancing financial performance and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Financial Controller

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to work for an international shipping and logistics business.

As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for supporting and controlling finance activities in several countries in Africa. Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial control and oversight of local finance activities - ensuring that company processes are followed
• Develop guidelines and SOPs for local finance teams
• Finance process development
• Internal control and internal audits
• Work closely with operational teams
• Regular travel (up to 50% of your time) to local operations in Africa
• Weekly meetings for account receivables and monthly reports etc.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting

Requirements:

• Strong Financial Control experience
• Previous experience working for one of the big 4 accounting firms
• Experience in the shipping and logistics industry is advantageous
• Must be willing to travel regularly across Africa
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in French is advantageous but not a must

Package:

• Basic salary of 15,000 AED per month plus an accommodation allowance

A Financial Controller with a background in Food and Beverage who will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the company to enhance profitability and efficiency. This includes budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and financial reporting.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Able to speak in English and Arabic.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial management within the F&B industry.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and cost control techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience in inventory management and cost control within a food & beverage environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Can join immediately, if not state the notice period?

Experience:

• Financial F&B : 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic and English (Required)

Job description:

C&B Consultants is seeking a highly capable and experienced Financial Controller to join our progressive organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can manage all financial operations and contribute to the company's growth.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting:

• Manage all accounting transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Prepare and publish timely financial statements.
• Lead the reconciliation of bank accounts and general ledger maintenance.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.

Strategic Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare detailed budget forecasts and monitor expenses.
• Analyze the company's financial health and liquidity, and report on key metrics.
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to management, offering strategic recommendations for future action.

Compliance & Operations:

• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns to ensure compliance.
• Manage the debt collection process.
• Ensure timely payments and efficient cash flow.
• Support financial audits and ensure compliance with all financial laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2-3 years in UAE.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Zoho Books and Microsoft Excel.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide strategic insights.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage, mentor, and lead an accounting team.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present financial information to various stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ras al-Khaimah: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Account: 5 years (Required)

Your Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The Financial Controller – Lockton MENA Limited is responsible for overseeing all financial control activities for the reinsurance broking entity registered in DIFC, and will assume additional oversight responsibilities for Lockton Reinsurance Brokers KSA (LRB KSA) once live. The role combines technical accounting expertise with commercial insight to support business growth, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, this role works closely with broking, compliance, and operations teams across MENA to ensure accurate reporting, financial governance, and strategic support in line with UK GAAP, IFRS, and regional regulatory frameworks.

• Financial Control & Month-End Close
• Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process for Lockton MENA Limited and LRB KSA (once live), ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage general ledger integrity including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Oversee correct handling, reconciliation, and reporting of Client Money Accounts (CMA) for both entities.
• Regulatory & Statutory Compliance (DFSA & KSA IA)
• Prepare and submit all DFSA returns within deadline dates for Lockton MENA Limited.
• Coordinate with the local KSA finance team and external consultants to ensure compliance with the KSA Insurance Authority's (IA) financial reporting and regulatory obligations, including ZATCA VAT/e-invoicing compliance.
• Maintain readiness for inspection and regulatory audits across both jurisdictions.
• Monitor cash flow and capital adequacy in line with DFSA EBCM and KSA regulatory requirements.
• IBA Oversight
• Supervise the IBA (Insurance Broking Accounts) function, ensuring timely settlement of premiums, return premiums, and claims.
• Oversee client and insurer ledger reconciliations, aged debt reporting, and broker queries.
• Ensure proper segregation of client and office funds in both the UAE and KSA.
• Support the establishment and operationalization of the IBA function for LRB KSA, including process setup, system integration, and controls.
• Commercial & Strategic Finance
• Support the Regional Financial Controller and CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across Lockton MENA and LRB KSA.
• Prepare revenue and cost analysis by class of business and region.
• Provide financial input into commercial initiatives including new market entry, hiring decisions, and platform implementation (e.g., Praktora rollout in KSA).
• Monitor broker-level KPIs, EBITDA trends, and working capital performance across the region.

Qualifications

• Business Partnering
• Act as finance partner to broking, compliance, and operational teams in both DIFC and KSA.
• Provide guidance on client pricing, commercial terms, and contract structuring.
• Collaborate on MENA-wide finance initiatives and group-wide projects including new entity setup, intercompany governance, and investment cases.
• Audit, Tax & External Reporting
• Manage external audits and statutory financial statements for Lockton MENA Limited, and support the audit process for LRB KSA.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on VAT, corporate tax, and transfer pricing for both jurisdictions.
• Support preparation of board reporting packs and financial updates to senior leadership.
• Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
• Lead, coach, and develop the IBA and finance team to ensure capability and performance.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• Support the setup and development of the KSA finance function, ensuring adherence to group financial governance standards.
• Promote a culture of integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement across all finance activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in financial control or broking finance, preferably in reinsurance or insurance.
• Proven experience with DFSA regulations and Client Money handling in the DIFC.
• Familiarity with KSA regulatory and VAT environment is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional finance operations is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, broking finance, and regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of DFSA and KSA financial regulatory environments.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial data for decision-making.
• ERP and finance systems proficiency (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Praktora).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines across jurisdictions.

General Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Implement internal controls and risk management policies.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions.
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide financial analysis to support senior management in strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.

Hotel Sector Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue management and track performance by revenue streams (rooms, F&B, banqueting, spa, etc.).
• Monitor occupancy rates, ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), and other hospitality KPIs.
• Implement internal controls for cash handling, guest billing, and credit management.
• Manage financial planning for renovations, upgrades, and expansion projects.
• Coordinate with operations on cost control for procurement, inventory, and vendor management.
• Support management in pricing strategies, promotions, and seasonal financial forecasting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA, or ACCA preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance and hotel field .
• Strong knowledge of industry-specific software (PMS like Opera for hotels, ERP systems).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance.

Job Description
We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Finance professionals who can assist us to provide financial support, advice and expertise to the General Manager and the entire team, with the aim of maximizing value and to develop the quality of the accounting and financial requirements within the Hotel.

As a Financial Controller you are responsible for the short and long term planning and the management of the finance operations to achieve or meet / exceed financial goals, whereby key responsibilities include-

• Overall management of the accounting records and financial reports of the hotel, ensuring compliance with company, owner, statutory and fiscal requirements and timetable
• Compliance with the management agreement and any Owner / Lease agreement
• Provide an effective and efficient control through focused system of internal control
• Monitor compliance with company policy and accounting procedures
• Ensure legal and tax compliance and that adequate insurance cover is maintained
• Liaise and co-operate with both Internal and External audits and ensure that corrective action is taken where required
• Develop best practice financial accounting and control procedures
• Support and advice the management team on financial and commercial matters
• Manage the formulation, review and approval of budgeting and strategic planning within the hotel, identifying value opportunities
• Ensure a regular cycle of forecasting is taking place with content and detail appropriate to the needs of the operation

Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should be a college / university degree graduate with a minimum of 2 years experiences in a similar role with preferable previous experiences in the Middle East. You must be a computer literate with effective communication skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English.

Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with a solid finance background and the passion for quality & excellence. You are detail oriented and eager to share your desire to achieve highest returns on investments with your team members, while possessing following competencies-

Understanding the Business

Influencing Outcomes

Planning for Business

Team Building

Valuing Diversity

Leading People

Adaptability

Drive for Results

Customer Focus

Managing Operations

At Harris Pye, we are more than just an engineering company—we are innovators and pioneers dedicated to delivering world-class solutions to the maritime, energy, and offshore sectors. With over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves on pushing boundaries and setting new standards of excellence in every project we undertake.

Our team is composed of passionate professionals who are driven by the challenge of solving complex problems and who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

At Harris Pye, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, develop your skills, and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that values creativity and embraces new ideas. We are constantly exploring new ways to improve our processes and deliver the best results for our clients.
• Professional Growth: We believe in investing in our people. From continuous learning opportunities to mentorship programs, we support your career growth every step of the way.
• Global Impact: Join a company whose work spans the globe and makes a tangible difference. Our projects play a critical role in advancing industries and enhancing sustainability practices worldwide.
• Collaborative Environment: At Harris Pye, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. You'll work alongside a diverse group of professionals who are as passionate about their work as you are.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Financial Controller plays a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and integrity in all financial reporting. Acting as a key business partner to the General Manager (Offshore & Marine), the role provides strategic financial guidance to drive growth, manage liquidity, and support informed decision-making. A core responsibility includes leading the development of financial budgets and forecasts, ensuring they are realistic, aligned with the group's strategic objectives, and effectively communicated across the business.

In addition, the Financial Controller is responsible for supervising and mentoring finance teams in HP Gulf, HP Emirates, HP Singapore, and HP Japan, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development. The role sets clear priorities and deliverables for month-end closing and periodic reporting, ensures compliance through the statutory audit process, and implements improved financial processes and controls in line with group policies. By ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the Group CFO, the Financial Controller helps strengthen financial governance while supporting the broader organizational goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Management:

• Provide leadership to Finance personnel.
• Ensure the local finance teams are clear on priorities & deadlines.
• Assist the Group CFO on treasury related activities such as 13-week cash flows forecasting, group wide cash management strategy.
• Build productive working relationships with key stakeholders to understand their business operations and the financial information needs of end users.
• Ensure finance teams are aware of their responsibility to maintain accurate local accounts and resolve any issues that are raised.
• Management of financial budgeting and forecasting process.
• Identify the need for coaching across the finance teams, design and deliver development plans as required.
• Assist the Group CFO in the recruitment of new team members as and when required.
• Assist the Group CFO on ad-hoc tasks including but not limited to Due Diligences, Special purpose audits etc.
• Manage the banking relationships.

Transactional:

• Manage the accounting books for HP Gulf, HP Emirates, HP Singapore and HP Japan.
• Maintain accounting controls at all times.
• Identify bottlenecks in any of the transactional processes and develop and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies.
• Coordinate with Group Tax Manager to manage HP Gulf, HP Emirates, HP Singapore and HP Japan tax matters, filings, compliances.

Periodic:

• Manage the end-end monthly closing process of HP Gulf, HP Emirates, HP Singapore and HP Japan. Ensure all supporting schedules and reconciliations are complete and accurate.
• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statement monthly.
• Assist in the process of preparing the monthly MBR. Monitor performance against budgets and analyse deviations to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Analyse individual entities financial performance against budgets, forecasts any other KPI's or metrics set.
• Assist Financial Controller (Group and Plant & Industrial) in developing the reporting mechanism for Offshore & Marine Business Unit. Ensure the financial reporting is of high standards, presenting accurate results with detailed variance analysis.
• Present and explain financial information and performance to the Group CFO.
• Assist in preparation of the annual consolidated group budgets and subsequent forecasts.
• Lead the statutory audits of HP Gulf, HP Emirates, HP Singapore and HP Japan and ensure timely completion with clean audit opinion and minimal adjustments to year end reported numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Minimum Qualification:

• Financial qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or another internationally recognized certification.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP).
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, with ability to create concise, efficient, and accurate models.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 15 years of work experience in Finance within a large multinational organisation.
• Experience as a Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller, overseeing multiple legal entities across various geographies.
• Hands-on experience with financial and statistical software.

Job Specific Skills:

• Has a background in project accounting.
• Knowledge of IFRS 15.
• Possesses strong leadership skills and is an effective communicator.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Able to develop new processes and controls in line with industry best practices, where required.
• Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.

General Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking.
• Builds strong working relationships with colleagues in Finance.
• Can provide examples of improvements to processes or departments that resulted in a measurable positive impact.
• Has excellent communication skills and remains calm under pressure.
• Experienced in financial reporting of consolidated results across multiple geographies.
• Well-organized and deadline-oriented.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Fulfil the requirements of Group CFO.
• Improve the quality and consistency of financial reporting within the regional Finance teams.
• Coach and develop finance team members.
• Ensure all key deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accounting best practices and a strong financial control environment.
• Maintain the Integrity of all financial information.
• Bring to light any concerns or red flags as soon as discovered.
• Maintain highest ethical standards.

***We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. At Harris Pye, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds—regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, or religion—are valued and empowered to thrive. If you share our values and are ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.***

Company Description
At Sana Commerce we're committed to an inclusive environment and recognize that our diverse workforce is one of our greatest strengths.
It all started in 2007, with a pizza and a plan. Sana Commerce is an e-commerce platform designed to help manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers succeed by fostering lasting relationships with customers who depend on them. We're a fast-growing SaaS company that allows you to take ownership of your career.

At Sana Commerce, we're on a mission to help B2B sellers grow better relationships with their buyers through frictionless digital commerce.

As our
Financial Controller
, you'll take ownership of the financial control function across the Sana group of companies. You will ensure the integrity and compliance of financial reporting under Dutch GAAP, manage and develop a high-performing, international finance team, and act as a business partner to key stakeholders across the organization.

We're looking for someone who is both strong in technical accounting (think: revenue recognition, VAT, WHT and complex reporting), and a collaborative, pro-active team player, with a hands-on mentality, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international SaaS environment.

What you'll get:

• A hybrid working model - 3 days from the office, 2 days from home;
• Up to 6 weeks "work from anywhere" per year;
• A global and customized team onboarding program (9,1/10 rated by previous new hires);
• Tuesday and Thursday lunch on us (toasties, sandwiches, salads).

Job Description
What you'll be doing:

• Lead the month end close and reporting process and ensure timely and accurate financial data and annual financial statements under Dutch GAAP;
• Manage and develop an international team of 8 finance professionals responsible for payroll, P2P and accounting;
• Coordinate external audits and act as the primary contact for auditors;
• Own financial control processes and ensure compliance with statutory and internal requirements;
• Drive improvements in processes, systems, and internal controls, where possible with help of new (AI) technologies;
• Further improve controls on the Balance Sheet, manage international VAT, sales tax and WHT (withholding tax risks);
• Further enhance the Project Control function in Finance;
• Implement Working Capital and Liquidity management and reporting;
• Collaborate with the business controller and CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis;
• Liaise with tax advisors and legal teams on financial and compliance matters across regions.

Qualifications
What you'll bring:

• Education & Certification: You are a qualified accountant (RA or RC preferred) with strong technical knowledge of Dutch GAAP.
• Experience: At least 2 years post-qualification in a financial control or senior accounting role, or 6+ years in an accounting firm (preferably Big 4). Experience in SaaS or other complex, high-growth environments is required.
• Leadership: Proven experience managing and developing (international) finance teams, including remote teams across multiple time zones.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills, with experience in Power BI and Business Central (strong plus).
• Work Approach & Mindset: Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented, with excellent time-management and prioritization skills. You thrive in a hands-on, dynamic scale-up environment and bring structure when challenges arise.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. You're resourceful, collaborative, and fluent in English (Dutch is a strong plus).

Who we are:
So, what does it mean to be a part of the Sana Commerce team?

At Sana Commerce, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and drive success.

• Champions of Our League. "We deliver lasting success, balancing quick wins and long-term value." We take pride in our unique product and extensive B2B knowledge and continuously strive to improve. No matter our role, we bring value every day, helping our customers and partners succeed.
• Supercharge Our Customers. "We're revolutionizing B2B commerce together, helping our customers to lead and succeed." Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We go beyond solutions, providing the tools and support they need to grow.
• Determined to Grow. "We embrace challenges, growing and raising the bar for ourselves and our industry." We take on challenges, seek feedback, and keep learning. Every setback is a chance to improve and move forward.
• Bold Together. "We dare to be bold because we have each other's back." We collaborate across teams and time zones, challenge the status quo, and support each other to achieve the best outcomes.

Job descriptions can be tough to interpret. Even if you may not tick all the boxes, please explain your motivation for the role of
Financial Controller
in a cover letter; we strongly encourage you to apply if you still feel like you are a great match for this role.

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