Financial Controller

Job Description

• Manage UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance, filings, reconciliations, and reporting.
  

• Maintain compliance with FTA requirements, including TRN and Corporate Tax registrations.
  

• Prepare Corporate Tax returns, VAT returns, and tax reconciliations.
  

• Manage the company’s In-Country Value (ICV) certification process and supporting documentation.
  

• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities.
  

• Maintain audit-ready records and support annual external audits.
  

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing.
  

• Prepare and analyze:
  

• Profit & Loss Statements (P&L)
  

• Balance Sheets
  

• Cash Flow Statements
  

• Tax Statements
  

• Financial Management Reports
  

• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and profitability analysis.
  

• Manage banking relationships and cash flow requirements.
  

• Implement and control the Purchase Order (PO) process.
  

• Manage vendor registration, compliance, and payment processes.
  

• Review supplier contracts, invoices, and tax documentation.
  

• Support cost control and procurement reporting activities.
  

• Process monthly payroll through WPS.
  

• Manage GPSSA, pension contributions, EOSB calculations, leave encashments, final settlements, and payroll reconciliations.
  

• Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law and payroll regulations.
  

• Support finance-related PRO activities, government submissions, and regulatory documentation.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
  

• ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification (mandatory).
  

• UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, or ICV-related certifications are highly desirable.
  

Experience

• 5-8 years of UAE experience in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, and Compliance.
  

• Strong practical experience in:
  

• Corporate Tax
  

• VAT
  

• Payroll & WPS
  

• Financial Reporting
  

• P&L and Balance Sheet Preparation
  

• Procurement & Purchase Orders
  

• Vendor Management
  

• ICV Certification
  

• External Audits
  
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Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, UAE Labour Law, and ICV requirements.
  

• Proficiency in EmaraTax, Zoho, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  

Language & Competencies

• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
  

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  

• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
  

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.