Finance Controller


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Job Description

Our client is a leading education group in the Middle East. They are expanding their team and recruiting a Finance Controller for their offices in Abu Dhabi.

Client Details

Our client is a key player in the Education sector – they are looking to hire a Finance Controller for their offices in Abu Dhabi.

Description
Manage school operations such as budgeting, forecasting, monthly closing, MIS reporting to principals, budget control, accounts payable and accounts receivablesAssist the Financial Reporting team in closing internal and external audits for entitiesFinance business partnering with School Principals and Finance staffWork closely with the management to expedite school finance processesAssist the FP&A team with preparing budgets and forecastsReview finance policies and implement new policies based on the business requirementsThoroughly review MIS reports prepared by the school Senior AccountantsOffer explanations and resolve any audit queries in accordance with the audit planDevelop robust internal controls to reduce high-risk audit observationsEvaluate potential bad debt on receivables with compliance to IFRS 9Review the AR dashboard weekly and work with the schools to implement tactics to facilitate the collectionReview and evaluate registration and re-registration processes and provide recommendations to improve operations

Profile
8-10 years of experience within the accounting and finance functionProfessional accounting qualification preferredPreferred experience in the Educational sector Excellent knowledge of IFRS standardsAbility to liaise effectively with business functions and stakeholdersExcellent analytical skillsExemplary communication and interpersonal skills

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary along with attractive incentives.

Skills

business partnering

Job Details

Job Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Company Industry Primary, Prep, & Secondary School Company Type Recruitment Agency Job Role Accounting and Auditing Employment Type Full Time Employee Monthly Salary Range Unspecified Number of Vacancies 1

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