Group Corporate Controller & Head of Finance

The Group Corporate Controller is responsible for maintaining a consolidated financial and corporate finance view across all group companies and business verticals, while holding primary statutory and compliance responsibility for Dubai / UAE entities only. The role combines group financial governance, intercompany structuring, transfer pricing oversight, treasury visibility, and hands‑on financial analysis, serving as the central finance function at group headquarters and a key partner to senior management and shareholders.

• Group Financial Oversight
  • Maintain a consolidated, group‑level financial view across all business units and verticals
  • Establish and oversee inter‑company service agreements, cost allocations, and recharge mechanisms
  • Design and monitor transfer‑pricing frameworks in coordination with external advisors
  • Ensure consistency in financial policies, reporting standards, and governance across the group
• UAE Compliance & Statutory Responsibility
  • Hold primary responsibility for financial compliance of Dubai / UAE entities
  • Coordinate UAE statutory filings, audits, and regulatory requirements
  • Liaise with local accountants, auditors, tax advisors, corporate service providers, and free‑zone authorities
• Intercompany, Treasury & Banking
  • Oversee inter‑company loan balances, interest calculations, and repayment schedules
  • Maintain visibility over group cash positions and liquidity
  • Manage UAE banking relationships, including account openings, mandates, and ongoing KYC/AML
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Deliver timely group management reporting to senior management, partners, and shareholders
  • Prepare consolidated dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis
  • Provide hands‑on financial analysis to support strategic, investment, and operational decisions
• Coordination & Process Leadership
  • Act as the central finance coordination point for remote finance teams and outsourced providers
  • Improve finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency across the group

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA) – advantage
• 6–10 years of experience in group finance, corporate control, or corporate finance
• Strong experience with multi‑entity structures, inter‑company loans, and service agreements
• Working knowledge of UAE statutory, audit, and compliance frameworks
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills (hands‑on)
• Excellent communication and written expression skills
• Proven ability to work with remote teams and external service providers
• High ownership, structured, detail‑oriented, and commercially minded