Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller, Travel Management Company, Dubai. A fantastic opportunity to join this rapidly expanding, technology lead, global travel management company. This is a newly created role that reports directly to the CFO and will be responsible for multi-country and entity accounting, reporting across different jurisdictions, group consolidation and compliance.Group Financial Controller ResponsibilitiesFinancial reporting and compliance including overseeing the delivery of local and consolidated financial statements.Ensure compliance with GAAP / IFRS and local regulatory standards.Overseeing all day-to-day aspects of accounting operations such as accounts payable / receivable, purchase ledger as well as leading on month and year end close processes.Consolidating financial results from global entitiesProvide leadership to regional finance teams and collaborate with the wider finance team across Tax, FP&A and Treasury.Be the primary point of contact for external auditors, regulatory bodies and tax authorities.Continually evolve processes to improve efficiencies and workflows.Group Financial Controller Skills Required A highly competent and analytical finance professional with experience working in multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction environments.Experience gained in the travel industry, preferably business travel or travel agency sectors but wider travel industry ecosystem experience also considered.Strong practical and theoretical accounting knowledge underpinned with BSc/MSc in accounting/finance and professional accreditation also preferred.Proficient in consolidation tools such as Hyperion or Workiva and ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.Knowledge of international and regulatory requirementsGroup Financial Controller Additional Details A competitive package will be created and tailored dependant on the successful applicants experience.The ideal candidate will be based out of the companies Dubai offices (hybrid based).Relocation assistance offered for the right candidate.