About the Company:
In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling and purifying process that allows our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do. Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. Our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment, and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead. Please feel free to peruse our website www.alfalaval.com
Main purpose of the job / Mission:
To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and reporting in line with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal policies. The role supports month-end close, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls, while collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain data integrity and continuously improve company processes.
Key tasks:
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in establishing effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of company’s financial data.
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Ensure high-quality, accurate financial data across all legal entities within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and established reporting timeline.
- Coordinating the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts within assigned area of responsibility.
- Prepare monthly financial schedules, reconciliations and reports for GL accounts under assigned responsibility.
- Review of reconciliations performed by the Finance Shared Services, assess reconciliation quality, contributing to action plans to address unreconciled items and providing approvals for agreed Low or Medium priority reconciliations
- Process accruals and provisions journal entries within the assigned scope of responsibility.
- Prepare accurate individual and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and AL Misal requirements.
- Ensure correct application of IFRS 16 lease accounting and maintain supporting lease schedules.
- Support and facilitate monthly close activities to ensure timely, accurate closing cycles and data quality prior to reporting.
- Perform detailed review and analysis of monthly and quarterly financial results and disclosures for the assigned area.
Audit & Compliance
- Support and execute the IFRS statutory audit process, working closely with EY to ensure audit scope, timelines, and consistency are effectively managed.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of reporting standards, accounting policies, processes, and internal controls in collaboration with stakeholders including Central Tax, Business Controlling, Service Operations, Customer Excellence, and Sale
- Liaise with external statutory auditors and tax consultants to ensure audited financial statements are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Tax (WHT), and transfer pricing regulations, including timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings.
- Support with internal audits and control self-assessments, including tracking, follow-up, and closure of agreed action points
Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Collaborate closely with Finance Shared Services (FSS) and other finance process owners to ensure smooth workflows and accurate, timely financial reporting.
- Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in accounting processes, automation, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
- Support and deliver ad hoc finance projects and initiatives as assigned by management.
Competencies, experience, and attitudes to do the job:
Qualification and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with professional certification (ACCA, AICPA, CA, or CIMA) and a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience working with external audits and strong practical knowledge of IFRS and applicable tax regulations.
- Solid experience within internal control frameworks, including business process design, implementation, and continuous improvement.
- Relevant industry experience in a similar role and level of responsibility.
To be successful in this role:
- Work-methodology: structured approach to tasks given with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Team-work attitude: above-average relationship building skills partnered with relevant business communication & written skills.
- Solid hands-on experience with accounting principles and their practical application in a business environment
- Good knowledge of UAE accounting framework, taxation and IFRS standards.
- Ability and capacity to work with a lot of data & strong ability to multitask.
- Ability to deliver accurate work within strict deadlines, maintaining precision under pressure
- Ability to focus and prioritize tasks.
Profile:
- Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical business conduct.
- Trustworthy and reliable, with a strong ethical mindset and commitment to compliance.
- Dedicated and hardworking, with the ability to manage significant responsibility and ownership.
- Committed to continuous personal and professional development, seeking long-term career growth within the organization
Key relationships:
Regional Finance Manager, Regional Finance Director, VP Customer Excellence, Business Controller, Local Finance Managers, Finance Shared Services, Accountants
We always look for both experience and potential, so if you think you have what it takes to join us and are curious to find out more, apply
"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Professional certification (ACCA, AICPA, CA, or CIMA)
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
- Proven experience with external audits and strong practical IFRS knowledge
- Solid experience with internal control frameworks and process design
- Relevant industry experience in a similar role and level of responsibility
- Good knowledge of UAE accounting framework, taxation and IFRS standards
- Ability to work with large volumes of data, multitask, and meet strict deadlines
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
Alfa Laval Insights
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
