✨ AI Summary
The Manager - Financial Controlling role in Dubai supports the Head of Financial Internal Controls in developing and standardizing financial internal controls. Responsibilities include drafting and implementing accounting policies, conducting technical analysis, preparing and presenting accounting training, and providing guidance on complex accounting judgments. The role involves staying updated with accounting standards, understanding accounting processes for risk identification, liaising with Shared Service Centres for financial close, driving Balance Sheet Substantiation, preparing scorecards, reviewing KPIs/SLAs, and maintaining controls over identified issues. The manager will also support external audits, coordinate auditor requirements, assist in preparing financial statements, and liaise with auditors for certification requirements. A key aspect of the role is driving the adoption of AI and automation tools in Divisional Controlling, building automation solutions, collaborating on AI initiatives, establishing data governance, and delivering training to build capability and identify AI use cases with measurable improvements.
Support Group and Divisional Policy and Advisory Head in developing Financial Internal Controls, assessment, and standardization framework.Draft Divisional Accounting Policies and assist in implementing new accounting policies through technical analysis.Prepare and present accounting training sessions to Finance & Operations teams on IAS, IFRS, and Accounting Policies.Provide support and guidance on complex accounting judgments.Stay updated with accounting standards to provide accurate guidance
Requirements
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP.
Ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and strong team player attitude.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
Professional accounting qualification CA/ACCA/others.
At least 5 years of relevant experience within a large organization at a supervisory level.
Strong analytical and process-oriented skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to SAP BW/BPC/SAC.
Description
Support Group and Divisional Policy and Advisory Head in developing Financial Internal Controls, assessment, and standardization framework.Draft Divisional Accounting Policies and assist in implementing new accounting policies through technical analysis.Prepare and present accounting training sessions to Finance & Operations teams on IAS, IFRS, and Accounting Policies.Provide support and guidance on complex accounting judgments.Stay updated with accounting standards to provide accurate guidance for a sustainable control environment.Develop a detailed understanding of the accounting process for risk identification and advising on accounting positions.Liaise with Shared Service Centres and BU Finance Team for timely Financial Period Close processes.Drive Balance Sheet Substantiation implementation and conduct periodic reviews.Prepare details/reports for Entity Level Scorecards and Issues Resolution Drive.Review SSF KPI/SLA and discuss improvement areas with stakeholders.Conduct regular reviews of Trial balances for substantiation.Maintain strong controls over issues identified from Balance Sheet Substantiation.Support overall tracking of Audit Progress and Alignment with Audit Program.Coordinate with Shared Services and BU team for timely and accurate auditor requirements.Support FM/Sr. FM in preparation of Standalone/Consolidated Financial Statements.Liaise with auditors on certification requirements (Revenue Certificates, ICV Certificate ESR).Prepare Financial Statement Drafts and discuss them with auditors.Ensure timely completion of external audits with satisfactory resolution of ML points from the previous year.Drive adoption of AI and automation tools in Divisional Controlling.Build automation solutions for recurring controlling deliverables.Collaborate with Group Finance, IT, and Shared Service Centres on AI initiatives.Establish data governance and review protocols over AI outputs.Deliver training sessions to drive capability building and adoption.Identify and deliver AI use cases with measurable improvements.