Jobs in UAE - Group Financial Controller at SWVL – UAE

Group Financial Controller at SWVL – UAE

Job Description:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Takes the lead on relevant initiatives proposed by the CEO and/or VP of Finance and supports in implementing new projects or process improvements across the organization
• Identifies and recommends necessary changes in accounting system to meet growing business needs
• Actively supports other department managers with accounting related matters and manages new projects
• Seeks to continuously improve the way Swvl performs its month-end closing function
• Maintain relationships with third parties including auditors and tax authorities

ERP implementation and optimization

• Works closely with the implementation consultant and Swvl’s tech team to implement ERP system across accounting and operations
• Ensures that chart of accounts is in line with accounting standards, group standards and legal requirements

Internal control

• Implements process improvements to enhance internal audit across the business
• Runs quarterly internal audit checks and department self-evaluation studies

Taxation: Transfer pricing, VAT and Income tax

• Takes the lead on all transfer pricing, VAT and income tax submissions, studies and proposals across multiple countries
• Oversees the accounting team’s VAT and other applicable tax reconciliations, filing and documentation and ensures tax submissions and calculations are prepared accurately

• Works closely with consultants to optimize and control taxation issues

Accounting for operating entities

• Responsible for local GAAP and Group standards of bookkeeping of small entities
• Prepare financial statements according to IFRS

Job Requirements:

         Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance
• Certified ACCA / ACA / CA / CPA

       Relevant Experience:

• 10+ years of experience including leading an accounting team or controllership

Technical Knowledge/ Skills/ Training required:

• Experience in accounting consolidations of multi-country operations
• Being able to work and make decisions under tight deadlines and ambiguity
• Strong track record of process and business project improvements
• Strong leadership and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge and practice of IRFS
• ERP integration / implemented experience strong plus                                                   

        To Apply:
https://swvl.workable.com/j/393CA0FE27?viewed=true

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