Senior Financial Controller

Location: Dubai

We are partnering with a well-established financial services and insurance group in the GCC to appoint a Senior Financial Controller.

This is a key role within the Finance function, offering exposure to financial reporting, regulatory reporting, solvency monitoring, group reporting, audit management, and strategic finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual and interim financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Manage external audit activities and act as the primary contact for auditors.
• Support the preparation and submission of group reporting packages.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and support consolidation activities.
• Prepare and review regulatory and financial returns.
• Monitor solvency and capital adequacy requirements and support management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, finance policies, and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA, or CMA preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in finance, financial control, or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.
• Experience within the insurance sector is highly desirable.
• Exposure to regulatory reporting, solvency monitoring, or capital management is advantageous.
• Previous experience working with external auditors and group reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a reputable and growing organisation within the GCC.
• Broad exposure across financial reporting, regulatory matters, and strategic finance.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive compensation package.