Manager - Financial Reporting & Controlling

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Reporting & Controlling Manager will lead financial governance, reporting, and strategic analysis across DP World’s Logistics vertical. This role is critical in ensuring financial integrity, driving performance, and supporting business growth through data-driven insights and robust financial controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and other reporting standards
• Ensure timely consolidation of financials across multiple entities and business units
• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks and ensure compliance with corporate policies
• Monitor adherence to VAT, transfer pricing, and other regional tax regulations
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly rolling forecasts
• Provide detailed variance analysis and performance commentary to senior management
• Oversee billing activities to ensure accuracy and adherence to commercial agreements.
• Monitor cash flow, manage treasury operations, and mitigate financial risks effectively.
• Develop financial models to support pricing, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) across logistics operations
• Support scenario planning and risk assessments for business continuity
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed asset accounting
• Ensure accurate intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Drive automation and process improvements using ERP and BI tools
• Support finance transformation initiatives including ERP upgrades and digital finance project
• Collaborate with commercial, procurement, and operations teams to align financial goals
• Provide financial insights for tenders, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives and act as a strong ambassador for the company.
• Line Management of Finance team members as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 8 years of experience of working in Finance with at least 4 of those in an MIS and Reporting role.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA.
• Hands-on working knowledge of IFRS, commercial awareness and strategic view.
• Good understanding of ERP (Oracle Financials), BPM, billing, other operational systems and their integration.
• Experience of working in the logistics industry with a freight forwarding background is preferred
• Excellent English language skills
• Arabic speaker is preferred.
• Strong MS Office Skills (advanced in Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong soft skills including communication, time management, committed, responsible, independent, detailed ordinated, multi-tasking.