Finance Manager

Job Title: Regional Finance & Accounting Controller

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports To: Managing Director

Department: Finance

Regional Oversight: GCC, Jordan, Lebanon, Nigeria

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and hands-on Regional Finance & Accounting Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting, taxation, and compliance across our operations in the GCC, Jordan, Lebanon and Nigeria.

This role combines day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities with group-level financial consolidation under IFRS, control, and compliance. The position ensures accurate reporting, regulatory adherence, and financial discipline across all subsidiaries, while maintaining a strong operational grip on transactional accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

Group Reporting & Consolidation

·  Prepare and consolidate Profit & Loss, balance sheet, and other group financial statements in line with IFRS.

·  Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for management, audit, and tax purposes.

·  Contribute to cash flow reporting, budgeting, and forecasting with consolidated insights.

·  Support the implementation and improvement of financial systems and reporting processes across regions.

Assurance & Internal Control

·  Develop and maintain internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.

·  Coordinate and support internal and external audits, preparing audit schedules and follow-ups.

·  Identify and monitor financial risks, proposing corrective measures and process improvements.

Taxation & Compliance

·  Handle tax filings (corporate tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, social security) and liaise with tax consultants and authorities.

·  Maintain and update compliance documentation, including KYC, contracts, and statutory records.

·  Support tax planning and transfer pricing documentation in collaboration with advisors.

·  Ensure adherence to local regulations and international compliance frameworks (e.g., AML, FATCA).

Accounting & Bookkeeping (Assisting in Bookkeeping)

·  Perform daily bookkeeping and accounting entries, including invoices, bank reconciliations, expense allocations, and journal postings.

·  Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations for assigned entities.

·  Ensure accurate month-end and year-end closing across multiple entities.

·  Maintain complete and organized supporting documentation for all financial transactions.

·  Coordinate with local accountants and external service providers in each country to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting.

·  Oversee inventory, fixed assets, and accrual entries, ensuring correct classification and valuation.

Coordination & Communication

·  Liaise with regional teams, external auditors, and consultants to ensure standardized financial processes.

·  Provide management with accurate, transparent, and consolidated financial information.

·  Act as the key financial point of contact for all regional subsidiaries and oversee reporting alignment.

Qualifications & Skills

·  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

·  CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.

·  5–8 years of experience in accounting and financial controlling, preferably in a regional or group structure.

·  Proven hands-on accounting experience with full-cycle bookkeeping and financial closing.

·  Deep knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

·  Strong skills in ERP systems (preferably SAP B1 or Tally) and financial reporting tools.

·  Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.

·  Ability to work independently while managing multiple regional priorities.

·  Familiarity with financial and tax regulations in GCC, Jordan, Lebanon and Nigeria.

Additional Information

·  Fluency in English is required; Arabic or other regional languages are a plus.

·  Prior experience in the GCC, Jordan, Lebanon and Nigeria region is required.

·  Occasional travel to regional offices/subsidiaries may be required.