Financial Controller

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Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Remote - United Kingdom

Contract: Fixed-Term for 6 months

In this role, you will be responsible for the financial accounting, reporting, control, and statutory compliance of the Middle East legal entities with a key focus on the UAE. This role ensures that timely, accurate and high-quality financial information is delivered to Group Finance and local stakeholders in accordance with local requirements and regulations.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities:

• Own and lead the financial accounting and reporting activities for ME entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information.

• Ensure all local tax filings and statutory deadlines are met in full compliance with local legislation, working in conjunction with the Group Tax team.

• Perform regular reviews of balance sheets, reconciliations and cash flows.

• Resolve discrepancies and drive consistent reconciliation quality and documentation standards.

• Actively manage and enhance working capital performance by building a strong understanding of key drivers and movements across ME entities and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Manage relationships with external and internal auditors and ensure audits are completed on time and without significant issues.

• Ensure compliance with all local accounting, taxation, and regulatory requirements across ME entities.

• Review payroll outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare final settlements for ME leavers in accordance with local labour and statutory requirements.

• Take ownership of additional ad‑hoc finance‑related responsibilities as required to support the ME region and Group Finance objectives.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 8 years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting, controlling, audit or finance leadership.

• Understanding of the Middle East and/or UAE processes and requirements.

• Experience of tax accounting and indirect tax matters.

• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Our benefits:

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of; 27-days annual leave *pro rata*, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. 

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BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organisation all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout our recruiting process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

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