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Financial Controller Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar with 21 recent postings.

GCC postings
21
Active markets
5
Typical experience
2+ years
In brief

A Financial Controller in the GCC region requires accounting, compliance, tax, ifrs, ERP. Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

Financial Controller salary in the UAE

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

25th percentile
18,000
Median
27,000
75th percentile
39,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Financial Operations & Control 2
  • 02Financial Reporting & Analysis 3
  • 03Budgeting and Financial Planning 4
  • 04Business Partnering 5
  • 05Compliance and Risk Management: 6
  • 06Cash & Treasury Oversight 7
  • 07Business System & Process Improvement 9
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

accountingcompliancetaxifrserpleadershipanalyticalaudit

Preferred skills

budgetingisoexcelinventoryforecastingsapcommunicationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematics

Tools & technologies

erpteamsexcelsapAccounting softwareAccounts receivable softwareAdobe AcrobatADP Workforce NowAlteryx softwareARES Corporation PRISM Project EstimatorBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeCredit management softwareDatabase softwareDelphi TechnologyFileMaker ProFund accounting software

Hiring companies we see

  • Al Futtaim Group
  • MDLBEAST
  • Al Jomaih Energy and Water
  • Senergy
  • top management solutions
  • Julphar
  • Munich Re
  • Fincasa Corporate Services Provider LLC

Hired across

  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
FAQ

  • What does a Financial Controller do in the GCC?

    A Financial Controller in the GCC performs core duties related to accounting, compliance, tax, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

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

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 2+ years of experience in the field.

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

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

  • What skills are needed for a Financial Controller role?

    Key skills include accounting, compliance, tax, ifrs, ERP, leadership, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Financial 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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