The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial management, consolidation, compliance, and reporting of all group entities across GCC and India to the CFO and the Managing Director as and when required. The role requires strong expertise in IFRS, taxation (All GCC countries and India), financial consolidation, audits, and group-level financial planning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation
- Prepare and present consolidated financial statements for all group entities (GCC & India).
- Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.
- Manage inter-company reconciliations and eliminations.
- Prepare group-level financial reports.
2. Accounting Standards & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with IFRS across all entities
- Oversee adherence to local accounting and regulatory standards in all GCC countries and India.
- Coordinate statutory filings and financial reporting requirements
3. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Manage VAT compliance in all GCC countries.
- Manage and oversee all regulations of Zakat in KSA.
- Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
- Oversee GST, Income Tax, TDS, and other statutory requirements in India.
- Coordinate with external tax consultants and authorities as required.
- Keep themselves and the management updated on the latest and recent rules and regulations in each region.
4. Audit Management
- Coordinate and manage statutory and internal audits across all group companies.
- Liaise with external auditors (local and international firms).
- Ensure timely resolution of audit queries and preparation of audit schedules.
5. Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes for all entities.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to senior management.
- Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis.
- Cost calculation analysis on sales.
- Planning Commission calculations with the help and advise of the CF