Group Finance Controller/Internal Auditor

Group Finance Controller/Internal Auditor Type: Remote/Hybrid Travel: Occasional travel to UAE, Qatar & KSA offices Domain: Technology • Hardware • Software • Professional Services Role Summary We are looking for a highly capable Group Finance Controller/Internal Auditor to lead financial governance across our group of companies in UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia . The role is responsible for finance control, cost analysis, accounting integrity, internal audits, regulatory compliance, ERP oversight, and group-wide process governance . You will ensure that Accounting, Order Management, Sales, and Projects teams follow the defined systems, SOPs, and financial processes , while providing accurate reporting daily → weekly → monthly → quarterly → yearly. This is a strategic, high-impact role with a remote/hybrid setup and periodic travel to regional offices. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Control & Data Integrity (Group-Level) Lead total financial oversight for all entities across UAE, Qatar, and KSA. Validate accounting entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end closings. Ensure data integrity, accounting integrity, and system accuracy across all entities. Deliver timely and accurate daily dashboards, weekly summaries, monthly reports, and quarterly reviews . 2. Cost Control & Financial Insights Build cost-control frameworks and approval processes across departments. Analyse variances, manpower allocation, operational costs, and project-related spending. Identify inefficiencies, leakages, and opportunities for cost optimization. Provide insights to leadership for faster and financially sound decisions. 3. Project-Level Profitability & Revenue Governance Prepare detailed project-wise P&L for deployments, operations, hardware, software, and service projects. Track project budgets vs actuals, margins, revenue realization, and cost allocation. Coordinate with sales and project teams to ensure revenue and expense alignment. 4. Internal Audit & Risk Control Conduct audits across procurement, payments, collections, inventory, expenses, and project costs. Implement and monitor internal control mechanisms across multiple countries. Identify non-compliance issues and enforce corrective actions. 5. Multi-Country Compliance (UAE, Qatar, KSA) Ensure compliance with: UAE Corporate Tax UAE, Qatar & KSA VAT / ZATCA requirements Withholding tax rules for cross-border transactions Payroll and statutory compliance per country Prepare and support external audits and tax submissions. 6. ERP Systems & Data Governance Oversee the ERP/accounting systems. Monitor data consistency, ledger accuracy, inventory movements, and financial workflows. Define ERP user roles, permissions, and audit trails. Automate reporting and improve system-driven controls. 7. Process Design, Enforcement & Company-Wide Governance Create, document, and roll out financial SOPs, approval flows, and compliance frameworks . Ensure Accounting, Order Management, Sales, and Projects teams strictly follow systems and processes. Conduct training sessions for teams across all regions. Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency and scalability. 8. Collaboration, Remote Oversight & Travel Work closely with department heads and regional teams to maintain financial discipline. Manage remote oversight effectively with clear follow-ups, documentation, and checkpoints. Travel to UAE, Qatar, and KSA offices as required for audits, process reviews, and training. Requirements 6–10 years of experience in finance control, compliance, internal audit, costing, or financial governance . Experience managing multi-country GCC operations strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of accounting integrity, internal controls, VAT, tax, ERP workflows, and audit processes . Hands-on experience enforcing systems across multiple teams (sales, accounts, projects, operations). Excellent analytical ability with advanced Excel/Sheets proficiency. Strong communication, documentation, and process enforcement skills. High ownership, integrity, and ability to drive accountability across departments. Ability to travel regionally as required. What We Offer Strategic, high-impact leadership role across multiple countries. Flexible remote/hybrid working model. High autonomy with direct access to founders and leadership. Opportunity to design and implement financial systems and processes from scratch. Fast-paced, technology-driven environment.