Financial Controller (Onsite – Full Ownership Role)
Location: Onsite – UAE
Reports to: CEO
Department: Finance
Type: Full-Time | Senior Leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CA preferred)
• Minimum 8 years in accounting or financial control
• At least 2 years as a Controller or final reviewer
• Mastery of GAAP or IFRS
• Experience in:
• Multi-entity accounting
• Revenue recognition
• Tax compliance (VAT, payroll tax, statutory)
• Internal controls and reconciliations
• Proficiency in ERPs such as Zoho Books, Xero, or NetSuite
• Fluent English communication skills — written and verbal
• Strong discipline in documentation and audit preparation

BONUS EXPERIENCE

• Worked in SaaS, eLearning, or fintech environments
• Built or cleaned up close processes in scaling businesses
• Liaised directly with regulators or compliance teams
• Experience with UAE tax systems and cross-border operations

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is not a passive “review from a distance” position.
You’ll be physically embedded with the team, leading the month-end close, reviewing and approving all journal entries, enforcing financial discipline, and making sure no number leaves the finance department unchecked.
If the numbers don’t add up — you know why.
If a deadline is at risk — you’re already ahead of it. If a risk exists — you flag it and fix it.

Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting

• Lead and own the monthly close process from start to finish
• Review and approve all journal entries and reconciliations (banks, payment processors,

intercompany, etc.)

• Maintain and enforce the Chart of Accounts and posting discipline
• Deliver monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements with full supporting schedules
• Ensure all entries are fully documented and audit-ready
• Identify and escalate financial risks to the CEO with clear, data-backed reporting

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE MEANS…

• Month-end close is on time, accurate, and complete
• Financial reports are clear, consistent, and actionable
• No unexplained entries or missing reconciliations
• Finance operations run smoothly because expectations and controls are clear
• Leadership trusts your numbers — and your judgment