Finance Controller (Commodities Trading) – JLT, Dubai

Overview

Financial Management, Closing & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing (month-end close), ensuring accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Prepare management accounts, board-ready reporting packs, and detailed variance analysis (budget vs actual, month-on-month, year-on-year)
• Build and maintain trading performance dashboards: gross margin, net margin, landed cost, freight/logistics impact, demurrage, claims, and profitability by deal/counterparty
• Ensure accurate accruals, provisions, revenue recognition, and cost allocation aligned to trading activity
• Maintain strong cash flow forecasting and working capital visibility (AR/AP, inventory, payables cycles)

Commodity Trading, Trade Finance & Treasury Exposure

• Support and oversee trade finance processes including Letters of Credit (LCs), SBLCs, bank guarantees, collections, and trade documentation flows
• Monitor FX exposure and coordinate hedging strategies with treasury/banking partners (where applicable)
• Track and report on banking facilities utilization, interest costs, and funding requirements linked to trading cycles
• Ensure robust controls around deal capture, pricing, contract terms, and settlement processes

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with IFRS / local GAAP and internal financial policies and procedures
• Strengthen internal controls across procurement, sales, logistics, and finance processes (end-to-end process control)
• Coordinate internal and external audits; manage audit deliverables and ensure timely closure of audit findings
• Ensure policies are documented, followed, and continuously improved (SOPs, approval matrices, delegation of authority)

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise, coach, and mentor the finance team; drive capability building, accountability, and high performance
• Partner with commercial, operations, and logistics teams to improve reporting accuracy and decision-making
• Provide clear financial insight to support pricing decisions, margin protection, and risk management

Candidate Profile / Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA (or equivalent professional qualification)
• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including 3–5 years within a trading / commodities / international trading business
• Strong knowledge of trade finance, LCs, FX, and end-to-end international trading processes
• Proven experience leading month-end close, management reporting, and financial controls in a multi-transaction environment
• Strong analytical skills (variance analysis, margin analysis, cash flow), leadership ability, and confident communication with senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail, strong governance mindset, and the ability to work at pace in a commercial environment
• Role Keywords (for search/job boards)
• Finance Controller, Financial Controller, Commodities Trading, Trading Finance, Trade Finance, Letters of Credit, LC, FX Exposure, Hedging, Treasury, IFRS, GAAP, Month-End Close, Management Reporting, Management Accounts, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Trading P&L, Margin Analysis, Working Capital, Cash Flow Forecasting, Internal Controls, Audit, External Audit, Procurement Controls, Logistics Finance, International Trade, Dubai, JLT.

• Location: JLT, Dubai (on-site)

• Salary: depending on experience