Senior Financial Controller

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting across a group of companies or entities within a defined geographical cluster. The role provides leadership over accounting operations, statutory and management reporting, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls, ensuring full adherence to IFRS, regulatory requirements, and corporate financial governance standards.

Job Responsibilities 1

Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight

Oversee end-to-end accounting operations across all cluster entities, ensuring accurate general ledger management, timely month-end and year-end close, and compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.

Review and approve consolidated and entity-level financial statements, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and transparency for internal and external stakeholders.

Compliance, Audit & Controls

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, tax laws, and internal financial policies across all entities within the cluster.

Lead and manage external audits, statutory audits, and regulatory reviews, acting as the primary point of contact with auditors, regulators, and tax authorities.

Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to mitigate financial and compliance risks.

Financial Governance & Risk Management

Identify, assess, and manage financial risks including currency exposure, credit risk, and financial reporting risks, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.

Ensure strong financial governance, segregation of duties, and control frameworks across all entities.

Financial Analysis & Management Reporting

Review financial performance, balance sheet integrity, cash flow, and key financial ratios, highlighting issues, risks, and corrective actions to senior management.

Provide variance analysis and financial insights to support management decision-making, focusing on financial discipline and control rather than commercial strategy.

Leadership & Coordination

Provide functional leadership and guidance to entity finance and accounting teams, ensuring consistent application of accounting standards and best practices.

Support capability development of finance teams through coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance in accounting and financial reporting matters.

Coordinate accounting activities across entities to ensure standardization, efficiency, and data integrity.

Systems & Process Excellence

Ensure effective use of ERP systems (preferably SAP) for financial accounting, reporting, and controls.

Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and closing timelines across the cluster.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, financial reporting standards, and statutory compliance requirements.

Strong expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet management, and audit coordination.

High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and financial governance frameworks.

Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP (functional finance modules).

Job Experience

Minimum 8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or financial control role.

Experience managing financial reporting and compliance across multiple entities or a group structure.

GCC experience is an advantage.

Competencies

Education