Financial Controller
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Robert Half are working with a company based in Dubai, looking to hire a Financial Controller. A well-established group with a global presence and a significant turnover, operating in the financial and commodities trading sectors. The company, headquartered in London, has a strong focus on emerging markets.The RoleThey are seeking an experienced Financial Controllers to join the team. The role will support their commodities trading business and report directly to the Head of Financial Reporting in London. The successful candidates will be responsible for financial accounting, reporting, and tax support within a dynamic and growing environment.
The Candidate
- Collaborate with the Head of Financial Reporting to establish robust controls and processes, maintaining the Chart of Accounts and ensuring data integrity.
- Engage closely with trading and operations teams to understand strategies, product flows, and profit and loss drivers.
- Functions to evaluate financial data, drive system improvements, and ensure accuracy between trading and accounting systems.
- Meet reporting deadlines by completing monthly close processes, recording transactions, conducting reconciliations, and providing management commentaries.
- Prepare and present entity financial results, including board packs, and engage in board meetings as required.
- Liaise with auditors and tax consultants for statutory, tax, and financial returns, supporting external audits under Swiss GAAP and IFRS.
- Assist with group consolidation, internal audits, budgeting, cost control, debtors management, and special projects as needed.
The Candidate
- 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting or controlling roles.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and professional accounting accreditation (fully qualified), MBA, or equivalent.
- Previous exposure to physical commodities trading and asset management is advantageous.
- Fluent in English, with proficiency in French being a plus.
- Self-motivated with a hands-on approach, capable of working autonomously.
- Experience with manual systems and Microsoft NAV is desirable.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1668225
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned