Financial Controller II

AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores.

The Financial Controller is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving division-wide financial controls, accounting, and reporting policies and practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Accounting, or Finance, or a related field.

MBA of CFA, CPA/CA is a plus.

Eight to ten years of experience in a similar role.

Five years of experience in a managerial role.

Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

For example, clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers.

Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.

Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

For example, provides rich and rigorous forecasts of the financial implications of ideas and opportunities.

Makes well-balanced decisions regarding expenditures that take into account multiple considerations.

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

For example, takes timely action on important or difficult issues.

Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.

For example, accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures.

Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems.

Usually meets commitments to others.

Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

For example, seeks out a variety of opinions and options; maintains an open mind; takes steps to ensure conflict remains constructive; avoids polarized or unilateral decisions; seeks agreement on critical issues.

Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.

For example, shares own experience and expertise with others if asked.

Provides constructive feedback and other support for other people's development.

Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

For example, swiftly incorporates new concepts and principles into own expertise; skillfully uses these fresh insights to solve problems.

Shares learning from own mistakes with others.

**Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer –** *All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws.*