Financial Controller

As the Financial Controller, you will own the monthly closure of accounts in line with Group policies, implement best practice reporting and controls, and serve as a key finance partner to the business-optimizing logistics costs, supporting tenders/pricing for large customers, and enabling financing solutions to drive profitable growth.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver monthly book closure; approve/supervise monthly provisions; ensure IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) compliant revenue, cost, and expense recognition; and enforce SOP aligned internal controls
• Review contracts for large B2B customers; actively participate in pricing/tenders; partner with Al Futtaim Finance to formalize customer financing solutions
• Support Al Futtaim Finance Sales in finalizing leasing terms; drive collections and resolve reconciliation issues
• Ensure VAT compliance and adherence to IFRS; liaise with Group Legal, Admin, HR, and Al Futtaim Group companies
• Supervise AP (Accounts Payables), AR (Accounts Receivables), Inventory, and petty cash; conduct units order studies to optimize ordering and reduce aged inventory
• Manage SAP changes to keep invoice formats/accounting processes compliant; design and implement reporting/process improvements; review accounting policies and recommend enhancements
• Lead and coach branch accountants and financial analysts; allocate tasks, monitor performance, and build capability for accuracy and efficiency
• Improve cash flow by negotiating supplier payment terms and driving disciplined working capital management

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Deep knowledge of IFRS and VAT with hands on month end close and provisions control.
• Proficiency in SAP and strong command of finance processes (AP, AR, Inventory, petty cash).
• Commercial acumen in contract review, pricing, and tenders for large B2B customers; ability to partner with financing teams and sales on leasing.
• Track record in collections, reconciliation resolution, working capital optimization, and process/reporting improvements.