About the Role
We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our M&A Accounting team in the UAE. You’ll own close, reporting, and audit, partner with local management, and bring each business in line with the company’s standards. This is a hands-on role for a controller who enjoys multi-entity complexity and wants real influence on how acquisitions integrate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Own month-end close and reporting for one or more acquired entities
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and key journal entries
- Partner with local management to understand the business and explain results vs. budget and forecast
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and earn-out tracking
- Book and maintain PPA entries; provide input for valuations and technical memos
- Handle audit requests and act as the auditors’ main contact for your entities
- Align local policies, processes, and controls with corporate standards (incl. SOX where applicable)
- Coach local finance teams to improve close quality and timing
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 10+ years of experience in accounting/controllership (Big 4 is a plus)
- CPA/ACCA or equivalent
- Strong US GAAP knowledge
- Hands-on close and multi-entity experience; M&A integration and ERP transition/integration is a plus
- Business-minded, comfortable working with non-finance people
Why Join Us
- Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 47 countries.
- Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
- Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
- Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact, and volunteering projects.
- Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
- Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.
Final benefits may vary depending on the location.
