Financial Controller

About the Company:

In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling and purifying process that allows our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do. Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. Our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment, and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead. Please feel free to peruse our website www.alfalaval.com

Main purpose of the job / Mission:

To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial accounting and reporting in line with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and internal policies. The role supports month-end close, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls, while collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain data integrity and continuously improve company processes.

Key tasks:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Collaborate with key stakeholders in establishing effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of company’s financial data.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Ensure high-quality, accurate financial data across all legal entities within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and established reporting timeline.
• Coordinating the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts within assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepare monthly financial schedules, reconciliations and reports for GL accounts under assigned responsibility.
• Review of reconciliations performed by the Finance Shared Services, assess reconciliation quality, contributing to action plans to address unreconciled items and providing approvals for agreed Low or Medium priority reconciliations
• Process accruals and provisions journal entries within the assigned scope of responsibility.
• Prepare accurate individual and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and AL Misal requirements.
• Ensure correct application of IFRS 16 lease accounting and maintain supporting lease schedules.
• Support and facilitate monthly close activities to ensure timely, accurate closing cycles and data quality prior to reporting.
• Perform detailed review and analysis of monthly and quarterly financial results and disclosures for the assigned area.

Audit & Compliance

• Support and execute the IFRS statutory audit process, working closely with EY to ensure audit scope, timelines, and consistency are effectively managed.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of reporting standards, accounting policies, processes, and internal controls in collaboration with stakeholders including Central Tax, Business Controlling, Service Operations, Customer Excellence, and Sale
• Liaise with external statutory auditors and tax consultants to ensure audited financial statements are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Income Tax, Withholding Tax (WHT), and transfer pricing regulations, including timely preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings.
• Support with internal audits and control self-assessments, including tracking, follow-up, and closure of agreed action points

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate closely with Finance Shared Services (FSS) and other finance process owners to ensure smooth workflows and accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in accounting processes, automation, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
• Support and deliver ad hoc finance projects and initiatives as assigned by management.

Competencies, experience, and attitudes to do the job:

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with professional certification (ACCA, AICPA, CA, or CIMA) and a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience working with external audits and strong practical knowledge of IFRS and applicable tax regulations.
• Solid experience within internal control frameworks, including business process design, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Relevant industry experience in a similar role and level of responsibility.

To be successful in this role:

• Work-methodology: structured approach to tasks given with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Team-work attitude: above-average relationship building skills partnered with relevant business communication & written skills.
• Solid hands-on experience with accounting principles and their practical application in a business environment
• Good knowledge of UAE accounting framework, taxation and IFRS standards.
• Ability and capacity to work with a lot of data & strong ability to multitask.
• Ability to deliver accurate work within strict deadlines, maintaining precision under pressure
• Ability to focus and prioritize tasks.

Profile:

• Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical business conduct.
• Trustworthy and reliable, with a strong ethical mindset and commitment to compliance.
• Dedicated and hardworking, with the ability to manage significant responsibility and ownership.
• Committed to continuous personal and professional development, seeking long-term career growth within the organization

Key relationships:

Regional Finance Manager, Regional Finance Director, VP Customer Excellence, Business Controller, Local Finance Managers, Finance Shared Services, Accountants

We always look for both experience and potential, so if you think you have what it takes to join us and are curious to find out more, apply

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