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Position Title: AVP – Accounting & Controls
Department: Group Finance
Reports To: Group Financial Controller
Location: UAE (Group Role)
Grade: AVP
The AVP – Accounting & Controls is responsible for leading the accounting operations, financial controls, governance, and compliance framework across the Group. The role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, robust balance sheet management, strong internal controls, compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements, and continuous process improvement.
The incumbent will partner with business, finance, technology, treasury, tax, procurement, and external auditors to enhance financial governance, strengthen control environments, and support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities1. Financial Accounting & Reporting- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Review and monitor General Ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations, and accounting entries.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local regulatory requirements, and Group accounting policies.
- Oversee accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions.
- Support preparation of statutory, management, and Board reporting.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve financial controls across the Group.
- Monitor compliance with Delegation of Authority (DoA), accounting policies, and SOPs.
- Ensure a strong control environment over financial reporting processes.
- Lead periodic control assessments and remediation plans.
- Review control deficiencies and drive corrective actions.
- Oversee reconciliation of all key balance sheet and suspense accounts.
- Monitor ageing items and ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances.
- Review provisions, accruals, and write-off recommendations.
- Ensure reconciliation risks are identified, escalated, and addressed promptly. [UOPSP026_F...UAE Rev 1 | PDF]
- Act as the primary finance contact for external and internal audits.
- Coordinate audit requests and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Maintain audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and corporate governance requirements. [GFP008_Acc...AE and KSA | PDF]
- Drive finance transformation initiatives and process automation.
- Partner with Technology teams for ERP enhancements and finance systems optimization.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of finance operations.
- Lead implementation of finance-related projects impacting accounting and controls. [JD - AVP f...fa Shabbir | Word]
- Identify financial reporting and operational risks.
- Develop mitigation plans and monitor implementation.
- Support operational risk assessments and control testing.
- Ensure finance processes operate within approved risk appetite and governance standards.
- Lead, coach, and develop Accounting & Controls teams.
- Establish clear performance objectives and accountability measures.
- Liaise with Business Finance, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Risk, Compliance, and Technology functions.
- Present key financial control matters to senior management and executive stakeholders.
- Month-end close completed within agreed timelines.
- Balance sheet reconciliation completion rate.
- Ageing/open item reduction targets achieved.
- Number and severity of audit findings.
- Control compliance and remediation closure rate.
- Accuracy of financial reporting.
- Process automation and efficiency improvements delivered.
- Team engagement and capability development.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Professional qualification preferred (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA).
- 10-15+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Controllership, or Audit.
- Experience in large multinational, banking, fintech, payments, or regulated environments preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and financial governance.
- Experience managing audit relationships and finance transformation initiatives.
- Financial Reporting (IFRS)
- Controllership & Governance
- Internal Controls
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- ERP Systems (Oracle/SAP/Dynamics)
- Audit & Compliance
- Process Automation
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Executive Communication
This version is suitable for a senior finance controllership function and would align well with Network International's Finance governance structure and reporting expectations.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in _____________________________ software and technology platforms.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement.
- Analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel required for meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
- Fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Qualifications:
- Education: _____________________________.
- Experience: Minimum of _____________________________ years of experience in _____________________________, with at least _____________________________ years in a _____________________________ role focused on _____________________________ or _____________________________.
- Proven track record of _____________________________.
- Strong understanding of _____________________________.
- Experience with _____________________________.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, controllership, or audit
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and financial governance
- Experience managing audit relationships
- Experience with finance transformation initiatives
- Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA
- Experience in large multinational, banking, fintech, payments, or regulated environments
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Dynamics
- Financial reporting, controllership, balance sheet reconciliations, audit and compliance, and process automation expertise
- Strategic thinking, stakeholder management, team leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, change management, and executive communication skills
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