Managing Director Accounting & Controls

Applicants are considered based on education, experience relative to the job specifications, demonstrated leadership and overall performance, and other information that may be required.POSITION REPORTS TO: VP AccountingPOSITION WILL BE DOMICILED IN: DubaiGENERAL SUMMARY: Direct a team of managers and professionals that plan, organize, direct, and control the Accounting and Controllership functions for the enterprise. Ensures that the internal control structure related to accounting and financial statement balances are fairly reported.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Lead a team of professionals and managers including selection, education, development, motivation, providing strategic direction.Ensure that all financial data used or released by the corporation, as it relates to the functional areas of responsibility and legal entities is accurate and timely.Conducts monthly closing meetings with Accounting and Financial managers to ensure accuracy and complete understanding of monthly results.Participates in monthly closing meetings with the regional leadership and Corporate Controller’s team to review results and provide explanations on results as well as any anomalies.Oversees statutory audit and regulatory reporting functions to ensure timely completion of audits and regulatory report findings as well as compliance with local standards.Participates and/or leads project teams with the goal to improve internal processes, including collaboration with the Enterprise Business Solutions and Data and Technology teams on automation and system solutions.Maintains compliance with SEC reporting requirements, US GAAP, Local Country GAAP, and IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 (SOX) requirements.Develop and maintain systems and processes that improve the internal controls of the corporation and provide periodic internal control certifications.Utilize data to pro-actively and objectively monitor and address internal related control concerns and opportunities.Establish and maintain a “culture of exceptional compliance” through on-going education, effective relationship building and collaboration with leadership and functional compliance champions.Contribute to, develop and execute strategic initiatives as determined by CBS leadership Perform other duties as assignedPrincipal responsibilities are those most important or most frequently performed duties. The incumbent will perform other duties as required.Knowledge and Skills Required: Bachelor’s degreeChartered Accountant (CA) certification or equivalent certifications from accredited accounting institutions in major countries in the worldSignificant related experience in accounting and/or auditing, and contract systems.Knowledge of data processing systems, accounting terms, and processes & procedures.Exposure to foreign statutory accounting and regulatory reporting requirements.Strong management, human relations and communication skills.Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills.Verbal and written fluency in English.Minimum 10 years of relevant experience at Manager or higher level.Abilities Required:Ability to effectively persuade, influence and gain consensus with all levels of leadership.Motivational and innovative leader with proven ability to challenge status quo.Excellent organizational, time management, analytical and project management skills.Outstanding written and verbal communicator; present information in a simple and concise manner.Confident and effective decision making and problem resolution skills.Proven collaborator and effective negotiator.Ability to identify and utilize appropriate technology.