Accounting / Finance

Control Executive Full Time NEW

Control Executive Jobs in Dubai, UAE

 

Role Overview:
You will support financial controls, accounting processes, and operational efficiency within the business, ensuring compliance, safeguarding assets, and improving accounting accuracy.

 

What you will do:

Month-End Controlling

  • Assist in pre-closing balance sheet reviews to resolve discrepancies before book closure.
  • Support monthly accruals to ensure they are recorded accurately for the business unit.
  • Ensure balance sheet lines are correct and coordinate with FSSC to resolve any misstatements.
  • Verify that bank reconciliations align with bank statements and advise on corrections.
  • Ensure proper lease accounting entries and support lease renewals or modifications.
  • Assist in clearing post-month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Balance Sheet Reviews

  • Conduct audits to ensure all transactions are properly authorized and executed.
  • Review balance sheet schedules, driving the resolution of misstatements and open items in the GL.
  • Ensure timely balance sheet substantiation submission to group finance.
  • Advise on any necessary reclassifications for the next monthly close.
  • Help support SAP to BPC reconciliation and minimize unneeded BPC entries.

Support to BU / FSSC

  • Help resolve AP issues (e.g., GRIR, open vendor reconciliations, missing invoices or SOAs).
  • Ensure PO release strategies comply with the Delegation of Authority (DoA) for non-PO invoices.
  • Manage open POs, ensuring timely closure and deletion of obsolete POs and line items.
  • Assist FSSC with unresolved bank issues, collections, and unallocated credits.
  • Support the implementation of internal audit recommendations.

Automation & Process Improvement

  • Assist with the automation of finance processes to improve efficiency.
  • Support the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures.
  • Help address escalations related to DoA/policy compliance.

Other Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with managers and stakeholders on critical financial topics.
  • Contribute to process improvement and business excellence initiatives.
  • Continuously improve professional knowledge through learning and development.
  • Communicate financial concepts clearly to drive desired actions and outcomes within the business.

What You Will Need

Qualifications:

  • University degree in Finance.
  • Accounting qualification preferred.

Experience:

  • 2+ years in finance or accounting, preferably with Big Four audit experience.
  • Familiarity with SAP BPC or SAP Business Warehouse is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; retail experience is a bonus.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good understanding of IFRS and internal controls.
  • Ability to communicate financial concepts effectively.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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