Group Corporate Controller & Head of Finance

The Group Corporate Controller is responsible for maintaining a consolidated financial and corporate finance view across all group companies and business verticals, while holding primary statutory and compliance responsibility for Dubai / UAE entities only.<br><br>The role combines group financial governance, intercompany structuring, transfer pricing oversight, treasury visibility, and hands-on financial analysis, serving as the central finance function at group headquarters and a key partner to senior management and shareholders.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Group Financial Oversight<br><br></li></ul>Maintain a consolidated, group-level financial view across all business units and verticals<br><br>Establish and oversee intercompany service agreements, cost allocations, and recharge mechanisms<br><br>Design and monitor transfer pricing frameworks in coordination with external advisors<br><br>Ensure consistency in financial policies, reporting standards, and governance across the group<br><br><ul><li> UAE Compliance & Statutory Responsibility<br><br></li></ul>Hold primary responsibility for financial compliance of Dubai / UAE entities<br><br>Coordinate UAE statutory filings, audits, and regulatory requirements<br><br>Liaise with local accountants, auditors, tax advisors, corporate service providers, and free-zone authorities<br><br><ul><li> Intercompany, Treasury & Banking<br><br></li></ul>Oversee intercompany loan balances, interest calculations, and repayment schedules<br><br>Maintain visibility over group cash positions and liquidity<br><br><ul><li> Manage UAE banking relationships, including account openings, mandates, and ongoing KYC/AML</li><li> Financial Analysis & Reporting<br><br></li></ul>Deliver timely group management reporting to senior management, partners, and shareholders<br><br>Prepare consolidated dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis<br><br>Provide hands-on financial analysis to support strategic, investment, and operational decisions<br><br><ul><li> Coordination & Process Leadership<br><br></li></ul>Act as the central finance coordination point for remote finance teams and outsourced providers<br><br>Improve finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency across the group<br><br><strong>Background & Profile<br><br></strong><ul><li> Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field</li><li> Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA) – advantage</li><li> 6–10 years of experience in group finance, corporate control, or corporate finance</li><li> Strong experience with multi-entity structures, intercompany loans, and service agreements</li><li> Working knowledge of UAE statutory, audit, and compliance frameworks</li><li> Strong financial analysis and modeling skills (hands-on)</li><li> Excellent communication and written expression skills</li><li> Proven ability to work with remote teams and external service providers</li><li> High ownership, structured, detail-oriented, and commercially minded</li></ul>