37 Financial Controller jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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

TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas and electricity trading. Trading entities are based in Geneva, Dubai, Houston and Singapore. TotalEnergies installed its European trading hub across in Geneva. TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping is a trading company in charge of all physical trading and shipping of crude oil and refined products on behalf of the TotalEnergies Company. It has been an active participant all over the supply chain as well as on the derivatives paper market in order to manage the market risk for a long time.

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.
Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.
Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.
We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

You will be part of a dynamic team of 10 people and will report to the General Manager Financial Control. You will work closely with all of Trading& Shipping Finance departments (Market Risk Control, Treasury, Accounting, Internal Control, Credit), with Management, Operational directions.

Your role will be to provide General Management with the financial information necessary for the Branch's financial management and performance measurement.

What you will do

• You will consolidate and analyze the reporting of the main trading entities of T&S.
• You will ensure the reliability of processes and contribute, in liaison with accounting, to the consistency between management results and accounting results.
• You will monitor the overheads of the entities, their allocation to the various desks and the re-invoicing to the other branches.
• You will carry out ad-hoc analyzes at the request of management
• You will prepare the budget for overheads in collaboration with HR and the different departments.
• You will optimize and develop as much as necessary the tools used in the context of your missions. You will participate in the definition and implementation of the projects necessary for the evolution of the processes and tools used by the financial teams of the various T&S entities.
• You have a master’s degree in finance with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a controlling position.
• You have a strong appetite for numbers, dexterity in handling calculation tools and databases, proficiency in computer tool (PowerBI, Excel)
• You have good knowledge of IFRS standards and are familiar with the hedging concepts
• You have strong critical thinking and analytical skills; you are reactive by nature and will always have a rigorous approach and exercise sense of synthesis and diplomacy
• You are adaptable to changes and are ready to seize the opportunities for learning
• You have good English and French verbal and writing skills
• You can take and carry subjects up to problem solving
• You can work autonomously within a cross-functional team

This is your chance to join Trading &Shipping branch of TotalEnergies—don’t miss it!

Become one of the drivers of energy transition with TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping.
TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people
Trading Shipping :
Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with TotalEnergies. We are one of the most active players in the international oil markets, trading with a vast network of customers and suppliers worldwide: national oil companies, producers, other oil majors, refiners, traders, distributors and end-users.
We have developed a set of trading strategies and expertise, which allows us to respond permanently to market changes and opportunities, on all physical and paper oil markets.
Satisfying the energy needs of a growing world population, curbing global warming, and adapting to changing customer behaviors and expectations are the three challenges that TotalEnergies must meet over the next 20 years. With its biomass blending and trading activity, TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping is an active participant in the development of sustainable biofuels. Our maritime transport expertise also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of sea transportation and we recently announced the time chartering of new vessels equipped with LNG propulsion.

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.

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

Global leader in innovative water solutions, providing advanced products and systems for water safety, conservation, and quality. With a strong presence across international markets, it is committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership to support business planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with global finance teams to align regional and corporate financial goals.
• Manage audits, tax filings, and external reporting in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, cost optimization initiatives, and financial system enhancements.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

A successful candidate is a seasoned finance professional with a solid background in multinational corporations, demonstrating strong leadership, strategic insight, and the ability to manage complex financial operations in a global environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Develop financial models to assess the viability and return on investment for various projects and acquisitions.
• Manage the company's cash flow, ensuring optimal liquidity and efficient utilization of funds.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Lead the process of identifying, negotiating, and securing bank loans and other debt financing facilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with banking institutions and financial partners.
• Ensure full compliance with all current and evolving UAE tax laws and regulations (e.g., Corporate Tax, VAT).

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Tally, QuickBooks