Regional Financial Controller

The Regional Financial Controller is a senior finance leadership position responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and strategic quality of financial management across a high-growth, multi-jurisdictional portfolio spanning Turkey, Egypt, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Pakistan. The role combines technical financial expertise with commercial acumen and cross-cultural leadership, acting as the primary finance authority across these markets.

The successful candidate will drive the governance, financial reporting excellence, ensure robust internal controls, and serve as a trusted controller to the PAMAT Finance Leadership team and Globla Controllership team.

1. Financial Reporting & Integrity

• Own the end-to-end financial close process across all four regions, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts in accordance with IFRS and group policy.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly P&L statements, quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliations and cash flow statements reviews.
• Maintain the highest standards of financial data integrity and ensure all statutory filings are completed on time across Turkey, Egypt, GCC entities, and Pakistan.
• Work with Global Controllership and coordinate with external auditors in each jurisdiction, managing audit timelines and resolving technical accounting queries.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP requirements alongside group IFRS standards, navigating differences in Turkey (TAS/TFRS), Egypt (EAS), and Pakistan (PSAS/IFRS).

4. Treasury, FX & Cash Management

• Support regional treasury operations including cash positioning, intercompany funding, and short-term liquidity management across multi-currency environments.
• Support regional treasury on any foreign exchange exposure and hedging strategies where appropriate, with understanding of restricted currency environments
• Monitor and support working capital initiatives across the region, debtor days, creditor terms, and inventory financing support maximising free cash flow generation.
• Maintain banking relationships and ensure appropriate credit facilities are in place across jurisdictions.

5. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the regional internal control framework, ensuring adherence to group policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct or commission regular control assessments and risk reviews across all entities, reporting findings and remediation plans to Group Finance and Internal Audit.
• Work with regional and global tax to ensure compliance with tax obligations across all jurisdictions including Turkish corporate tax, Egyptian VAT and WHT, VAT in UAE/KSA, and Pakistani income tax and sales tax regimes.
• Liaise with local tax advisors, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities as required to manage compliance obligations and manage fiscal risk.
• Champion a culture of financial governance and ethical conduct throughout the regional finance function.

6. Capability Development & Team Leadership

• Upskill local finance teams in technical accounting, systems proficiency, and analytical capability.
• Embed best-practice finance processes and standardise reporting frameworks across markets, driving efficiency and consistency.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive team culture within the Finance Leadership Team that attracts and retains top finance talent across diverse geographies.
• Support the broader finance transformation agenda, contributing to system implementations, process automation, and digitalisation initiatives across the region.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or international equivalent); Big 4 training highly advantageous.
• Minimum 812 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 4 years in a multi-country regional controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Demonstrable experience operating across at least two of the target geographies (Turkey, Egypt, GCC, Pakistan), with an understanding of local accounting, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong technical accounting capability with deep knowledge of IFRS consolidation, complex financial instruments, and multi-currency reporting.
• Proven track record of financial close management, audit leadership, and statutory compliance in multi-entity environments.
• Experience managing treasury functions in high-inflation or restricted-currency environments is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker who can operate at both the detail level and the executive level, communicating complex financial matters with clarity and confidence.
• Strong technical capability to manage complex multi market financial reporting
• Excellent analytical skills with advanced financial modelling capability (Excel); experience with ERP systems (SAP) essential.
• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable managing ambiguity and competing priorities across multiple time zones and cultures.
• High integrity and professional standards, with a genuine commitment to governance and compliance.
• Fluency in English is essential