Regional Financial Controller – Middle East
job Functions (DUTIES & Responsibilities).
Roles and responsibilities
The Regional Financial Controller Middle East is based in Dubai, UAE and reports to the CFO.
Overview Responsibilities:
The key roles and responsibilities are:
Support the CFO for the deployment and integration of the finance organization within Middle East (incl. implementation of ERP, group standards and systems, sharing the best practices, providing training, etc…)
Manage the Project Control team, Accounting team & Reporting team
Support and challenge the projects managers on their projects’ performance
Accountable for the invoicing and cash collection process with the support of the project managers and dedicated project controller
Work and challenge the entities to produce monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements, KPIs, budgets
Analyses the financial performance of the projects / entities within Middle East and steers the realisation of their targets
Analyse SG&A, Working capital, Cash Flow From Operations, bonds, risk and opportunities, foreign exchange impacts
Analyses cost optimization opportunities together with the regional CFO
Be accountable for and set up procedures related to timely and qualitative statutory reporting processes and for reconciliation process between financial statements for local purpose and those report for consolidation under Tractebel Group
Advise entities and the regional team on accounting, IFRS, tax
Supports the continuous improvement of the regional accounting, ERP and reporting tools
Contribute to the watch and assessment of new regulations, in particular with respect to finance, accounting and tax matters
Contribute to the compliance of all companies within the Middle East region with finance & accounting policies of Tractebel group
Contribute when needed to the definition of procedures and methods for Business Development in all aspects related to project accounting representation and integration within the Middle East scope
Location and Reporting Line
Location/travel
Based in Dubai (UAE)
Travelling within/outside the region as needed
Reporting Line and Key Relationships
Projects Managers
CFO and Finance community (Accounting team, Corporate team for tax, insurance etc…)
Management: Accounting & Tax team, Project control team, Reporting team (5 headcount as of today)
Requirements
Education
University degree or equivalent in accounting or finance.
Any additional training or degree is an asset (CPA, CFA, ACCA, MBA)
Language
Strong and excellent communication skills in English. One of the following languages (Arabic/French) is a plus
Experience and Skills
Min. 10 years’ experience in Finance (Business Control/Accounting/Consolidation...)
Strong project controlling expertise and accounting knowledge is a must
Familiar with complex organizations (multicultural, wide geographical scope)
Prior experience of supporting the CFO to prepare ExCom packs, Board packs and other reporting as needed
Strong analytical reasoning
Strong team player and team manager
Strong soft skills (communication, negotiation, etc…)
Able to manage numerous and shifting priorities and to operate in an ambiguous, stressful environment with tight deadlines and high standards.
Ability to engage constructively with different stakeholders (finance and non-finance)
Capability to summarize (synthetic mindset)
Pragmatic with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative, anticipation and sense of urgency
Technology
Able to work with modern communication and collaboration tools (Team, Sharepoint...)
Capabilities to drive IT digitalization within the finance department
Good knowledge of O365; proficiency in Excel being mandatory (ability to build complicated tables)
Demonstrated expertise in developing and utilizing detailed, Excel-based, financial models
(Advanced) knowledge of consolidation system (SAP Business Objects Financial Consolidation) and BI tools (SAP Business Planning and Consolidation).
Knowledge and experience on QuickBooks and/or similar financial packages is a plus
Business Understanding
Knowledge of Engineering consultancy activities (e.g. Power Generation, T&D, Energy Transition, Urban etc…)
Employment Conditions
Local employment contract based on UAE Labour Law
Time Requirements
100%
Seniority Level: Other
Job Functions: Software Development
Industries : Information Technology
