Financial Controller

Talent Leaders is a Federally incorporated Canadian firm operating globally with their strong presence in Canada, Qatar, UAE and KSA. Talent Leaders brings 3 decades of consulting experience to its potential candidates and corporate and government clients. Talent Leaders operates in a unique way to translate the aspirations of the highly competent candidates into reality and present the candidates to the most deserving employer. Organizations choose their employees for their competence, expertise, and experience while Talent Leaders chooses its client (corporate employers) as our candidates deserve the best.

One of our reputable clients has mandated to identify a seasoned Financial Controller to lead and optimize the financial operations of a high-performing enterprise.

Job Summary
The Financial Controller is accountable for overseeing daily financial operations and ensuring the integrity of the organization’s financial data, including complete and accurate trail balances and balance sheets. The role involves enforcing financial policies and internal controls, monitoring operational performance, managing reporting systems, and leading a team of accounting professionals. The position plays a critical role in driving financial accuracy, compliance, and alignment across departments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate actively in the development of departmental goals and strategic initiatives, and lead their execution to meet financial targets.
• Determine resource needs during annual budgeting and ensure alignment with departmental priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance against established KPIs and report progress to leadership.
• Oversee daily financial operations, including payables, receivables, fixed assets, and general ledger activities. Refine policies and procedures for improved accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor finance team members, providing performance feedback and development support.
• Own and manage financial reporting systems and ERP modules, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial data.
• Maintain complete and reconciled balance sheets and present monthly reports to senior leadership.
• Lead accounts receivable and collections processes, including credit risk assessment and board reporting on debtor and creditor metrics.
• Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and compliance measures to meet audit and regulatory standards.
• Act as the audit lead and coordinate with external auditors to resolve all issues and ensure regulatory compliance. Ensure full adherence to IFRS, Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, financial institutions, and regulators to support effective financial operations.

• 13 to 16 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong exposure to listed company environments, preferably in IT Consulting Companies (Such as G42, Injazat, Etisalat Digital, Capita, Fujitsu UK, Softcat, Dimension Data, BCX, EOH Holdings, CGI Inc., Softchoice, Compugen)
• At least ten years in a managerial or leadership role (Preferably Financial Controller or CFO)