Financial Controller

OverviewWe’re searching for an experienced Financial Controller for a thriving local business in Dubai.ResponsibilitiesEnsure effective Treasury and Working Capital Management to maximize liquidity, while mitigating operational or financial risk.Ensure compliance with Statutory and other External Audit/Review requirements.Lead monthly reviews with Group Directors and report on exceptional items to the Executive Board in the monthly reviews.Ensure timely completion and circulation of monthly management reports, budgets and quarterly forecasts.Lead financial due diligence for all new strategic initiatives proposed by the Executive Board.Coordinate with the Executive Board and Group Directors to facilitate continuous improvement of MIS, i.e. identify and report on areas for profit maximization and/or cost reduction.Quarterly Strategic Pricing Review.Oversee insurance function to ensure effective management of the Company’s insurance portfolio – involving all aspects of underwriting, risk management, contracts, and claims recovery.Work closely with other business units and the Business Development managers to explore BPO opportunities for Accounting and Finance.Assist direct reports to develop in their positions through coaching/mentoring.QualificationsCA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with 15 yrs PQE5 years spent as FC in a large MNCBachelor's or Master’s degree from a good, well-known universityStrong, dynamic personalityFluent in English with excellent communication skillsA confident public speakerTeam leaderOutstanding commercial awarenessAbout The CompanyInspire Selection employs highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities.Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses.We recruit typical 'head office' roles. Sectors we cover include HR, Admin, Banking, IT, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing.Our client base is primarily in the UAE, but we also cater for other countries in the Middle East region.#J-18808-Ljbffr