Financial Controller

About This Role

Our client is a regional market leader in the oil & gas industry.

The Financial Controller / Head of Accounting is responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and full compliance across a multi-entity, international environment.

This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency, supporting commercial activity, and strengthening financial governance.

The CFO is looking for someone who will transform the accounting department, continuously improve processes and bring a fresh perspective with the introduction of AI & automation.

Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Deliver insightful reporting including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
• Continuously enhance financial processes.

Working Capital Management

• Monitor and optimise cash flow, liquidity, and overall working capital.
• Partner with treasury on banking activities, reconciliations, and forecasting.

Accounts Receivable & Payable team

• Lead billing, collections, and receivables across multiple international markets.
• Drive improvements in collection cycles and reduce overdue balances.
• Manage staff which are responsible for full payables cycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier payments.

Costing & Inventory

• Oversee product costing and margin analysis.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Partner with operations to improve cost efficiency and reduce variances.

Tax & Compliance

• Act as key point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Ensure full compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team of 6 staff.
• Drive a high-performance culture with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Business Partner to Sales and Supply Chain teams

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Accounting;
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA).
• Forward thinking and can see the bigger picture – commercially minded.
• Growth mindset
• 10+ years’ experience in accounting, including in a leadership role
• Background in manufacturing or oil & gas downstream
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, costing, and controls.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Proven ability to manage teams and operate in a fast-paced, multi-market environment.
• Suit: someone mid career, 10-15 years post-qual experience

Salary: AED 30-35k + excellent incentive bonus scheme

Location: Sharjah - UAE