Financial Control & Reporting Expert

Purpose of the role

This position is for a senior finance professional who can work independently with limited guidance while driving long-term objectives. The role functions as an internal advisor and enabler, supporting operational teams with direction and practical input. Core responsibilities include building and maintaining the organization’s financial control and reporting structure, setting guidelines and governance, reviewing finance policies and workflows, and preparing contingency plans for sudden funding shortfalls.

Financial control

• Create, roll out, track, and evaluate the organization’s financial control and reporting framework, including guidelines, governance, and methodology, so it is applied in a consistent and unified way.
• Examine finance-related processes and policies, and monitor how they are followed across finance functions to support stronger operational efficiency.
• Carry out regular audits of accounts, accounting statements, financial reports, and budgets to detect and analyze variances or inconsistencies.
• Build contingency measures to manage any unexpected reduction in funding.
• Offer recommendations to improve the chart of accounts and strengthen the reporting process.
• Revise the chart of accounts in line with approved financial policies and decisions.

Financial reporting

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting statements, as well as weekly and on-demand reports, following approved formats and templates.
• Prepare recurring financial reports covering KPIs, budget monitoring, revenue collection, and other ad hoc requirements.
• Lead revenue analysis discussions with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute observations and recommendations.
• Gather and consolidate payables, receivables, cash flow, investments, and related items for the annual financial plan.
• Develop the yearly financial plan, covering payables, receivables, cash flow, investments, and similar elements.
• Assess the financial impact of issues, examine revenue collection failures, and propose corrective solutions.
• Ensure collection, deposit, and revenue records are maintained accurately; analyze failures and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Prepare forecasts for tax, customs, and zakat revenue, along with refund projections, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide timely, detailed, and actionable insights to help stakeholders understand business performance and support planning and decision-making.

Organization and operations

• Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and standard operating processes to ensure work is performed in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in resolving escalated issues and support junior team members so work continues smoothly and efficiently.
• Refer complex cases to the appropriate authority to ensure issues are properly closed.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

People management

• Train junior employees on various job tasks to support knowledge transfer, where applicable.
• Give clear guidance, prioritize work, allocate tasks, and oversee the workflow of subordinates or junior staff.
• Support junior team members or direct reports so they can carry out their work according to established policies and procedures.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Finance or an equivalent discipline is required. A master’s degree in Finance or a related field is preferred.

Experience

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience is required.

Competencies

• Collaboration and communication
• Professionalism
• Financial reporting and control
• Accounting standards and practices
• Results orientation
• Financial planning and analysis
• Customer focus
• Risk assessment and management
• Treasury operations and fund management
• Change enablement and innovation