2025RS18 - Finance Controller
Our client, a well-established tax agency and accounting firm based in Dubai, is looking for its new French-speaking finance business partner. The role will directly report to the COO.
Role Overview
You lead a client portfolio and supervise a team delivering accounting services. You ensure timely, accurate reporting, advise clients strategically, and contribute to CTC's growth through excellent service and business development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Client Relationship Management
- Act as primary point of contact for clients; ensure high-quality services aligned with the fees charged.
- Deliver accurate reports, explain financial data, and identify areas for improvement for your clients.
- Support client onboarding, periodic reviews, and contract management.
- Attend networking events and contribute to business development.
- Ensure engagement scope, deadlines, and profitability are met.
2. Financial Reporting & Advisory
- Deliver monthly reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to help clients make informed decisions.
- Support clients in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Analyse financial performance and advise on strategic decisions for your clients.
- Review and verify the accounting work completed by the team, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and connect with other teams when needed.
3. Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop your team.
- Hire new team members, manage onboarding.
- Conduct formal performance reviews.
- Monitor workloads, quality of output, track hours and manage your team timesheets.
- Conduct regular team meetings and assess training needs.
Requirements
1. Education & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (CMA/CPA is a plus).
- 5+ years' financial experience, including 2+ year in the Middle East.
2. Technical Skills
- Strong accounting and financial analysis background.
- Familiar with multiple accounting systems and UAE regulations.
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
- Effective communicator and team leader.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable.Fluent in English; fluent in French mandatory.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with private health insurance and annual flight allowance.
- Flexible schedule (Mon-Thu full day, Fri half-day).
- Work from home on Fridays.
- Bonus & commission structure.
- Diverse, international team.
Interested candidates, please apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
