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Business Controller Job Description

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar with 2 recent postings.

Gulf postings
2
Active markets
1
Typical experience
5+ years
In brief

A Business Controller in the GCC region requires Excel, SAP, communication, leadership, customer service. Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Business Controller salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Business Controller. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
17,000
Median
25,500
75th percentile
37,000

Key responsibilities

  • 01Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of critical departmental processes, or temporary shut-down of non-critical departments to ensure continuity of operation and governance.
  • 02Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers.
  • 03Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
  • 04Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements.
  • 05Write reports to summarize testing activities, including descriptions of goals, planning, scheduling, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • 06Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.
  • 07Create scenarios to reestablish operations from various types of business disruptions.
  • 08Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster.
  • 09Conduct or oversee contingency plan integration and operation.
  • 10Identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives.
  • 11Interpret government regulations and applicable codes to ensure compliance.
  • 12Create or administer training and awareness presentations or materials.

Required qualifications

  • : oriented, diligent, organized self
  • : starter with an orientation towards a high level of customer service; Strong English Communication skills
  • : the financial controller will often have to interact with various stakeholders, and so the ability to communicate complex data and to write and speak clearly is important. Attention to detail

Education requirements

  • : Bachelor's degree

Required skills

excelsapcommunicationleadershipcustomer servicebudgetingforecastingenglish

Preferred skills

isoReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasion

Tools & technologies

sapexcelActuate BIRTAdobe AcrobatAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRABusiness continuity softwareCA Clarity PPMComputer operating systemsCOOP Systems myCOOPEMC RSA Archer Business Continuity ManagementEmergency notification system softwareEnterprise backup systemsJaspersoft Business Intelligence SuiteLocal area network LAN softwareMentimeter

Hiring companies we see

  • Kone
  • KONE

Hired across

  • Qatar

FAQ

  • What does a Business Controller do in the GCC?

    A Business Controller in the GCC performs core duties related to Excel, SAP, communication, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Business Controller?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Business Controller in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across Qatar, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Business Controller role?

    Key skills include Excel, SAP, communication, leadership, customer service, budgeting, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Business Controller in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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