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Senior Financial controller

Full-time

Gentis Recruitment

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.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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