Financial Controller

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Opportunity to work for a Leading FMCG Company
Excellent Career Progression

About Our Client

Our client is a Leading FMCG manufacturer and distributor based in Dubai. They are looking to hire a Financial Controller.

Job Description

Handling all accounting operations - Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, General Ledger, Treasury, Cost and Inventory Accounting)
Managing the preparation of budget and financial forecasts, reporting variances and suggesting strategies
Delivering financial reports, MIS and dashboards in an effective and timely manner to business operations
Guiding the financial planning & analysis processes; reviewing business performances against budgets, monitoring areas for improvements and producing forecasts on a monthly basis
Preparing financial statements, variance analysis and month end closing reports
Excellent knowledge of UAE Excise and VAT laws. Guaranteeing compliance with tax audits, accurate payments and returns
Managing cash flow and external stakeholders: banks etc.
Acting as the person of contact for internal & external auditors, while ensuring to deliver quick results
Reviewing and updating on business processes and accounting policies to increase the efficiency on internal controls
Ensuring margin improvement amongst all variances by suggesting potential solutions on cost transformation, pricing strategy and product analysis, all while liaising with the marketing and supply teams
Handling credit control function by overseeing and maintaining compliance of the organisation's credit policy, credit outstanding and providing legal actions whenever necessary

The Successful Applicant

Minimum 10 years of experience as a Financial Controller / Finance manager
15 years of accounting and finance experience
CA / CPA qualified or relevant accounting qualification
Prior experience within a similar industry: FMCG, preferable food & beverage
Excellent knowledge of ERP (SAP specifically), with a minimum 5 years of practical experience
Strong experience with audit management

What's on Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary and incentives. This is an exciting opportunity for Finance Controller to progress their career with a leading business in the FMCG space.

Contact

Bindita Baksi

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