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Financial Controller Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates at McGregor Boyall
Title: Financial Controller
Company: McGregor Boyall
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the Company – McGregor Boyall are working with one of the leading buy-side firms in the United Arab Emirates who are looking for a Senior Specialist within Financial Control. This role primarily involves preparation of the monthly and annual financial reports including efficient operation of the related general ledger processes and controls. The individual will be responsible for the accuracy, timelines and the general integrity of the accounting function and related reports.
About the Role – The position therefore requires advanced knowledge and experience with general accounting, month end close procedures, eliminations and consolidations, accounting policy/concepts, controls, analytics, foreign currency issues and working with external auditors. Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and Oracle based general ledger systems is also a requirement. The role requires a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of financial reporting concepts, a control and process oriented mindset, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and desire and ability to identify, recommend and lead improvements.
Responsibilities
Prepare elements of annual financial reports in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Prepare elements of monthly reporting, including analysis of results
Participate in reviews to ensure financial statement disclosures are complete and accurate
Perform or review processes relating to the preparation and analysis of financial reports
Summarize findings on the monthly, quarterly or annual reports to the management in the form of analytical reviews
Lead process improvement initiatives
Work closely with external auditors
General Ledger maintenance – Participate in all Oracle-related activities such as changes to the chart of accounts, sets of books, entity reporting hierarchies, user access (security), consolidation mappings and other processes/controls
Support the team with monthly consolidations, close and reporting activities, research and investigate data discrepancies, provide data validation reports and understand systems and processes
Perform intercompany eliminations and reconciliations
Review the accounting and reconciliation activities carried by peers
Review and/or prepare various consolidated schedules for external auditors
Perform self assessments to support the Internal Controls and documentation processes
Partner with IT to manage change request process; facilitate resolutions on issues related to close and reporting issues
Assist in the implementation of new accounting practices and policies
Assist with writing, implementing and maintaining corporate accounting
Pay range and compensation package – Generous package including relocation, joining bonus, business class flights, school education allowance