Senior Financial Controller | FAMILY OFFICE
Location: Dubai, UAE (DIFC) Sectors: Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate
The Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and strategically minded Senior Financial Controller to join our Family Office based in the DIFC. This is a pivotal role requiring a blend of technical financial mastery and investment support capabilities. You will oversee the financial health of a diverse global portfolio, ensuring rigorous control, tax efficiency, and seamless treasury operations across multiple asset classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Control & Reporting: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes. Prepare consolidated financial statements for diverse entities spanning PE, VC, and Real Estate.
- Treasury & Cash Management: Manage liquidity across the group, optimizing cash flow for capital calls and debt servicing. Oversee multi-currency bank relationships and FX exposure.
- Project Finance & Investment Support: Provide financial modeling and due diligence support for new acquisitions. Monitor the performance of existing assets and manage the financial integration of new ventures.
- Structuring & Tax Compliance: Assist in the implementation of tax-efficient holding structures. Ensure global compliance with VAT, Corporate Tax (UAE), and international reporting standards (e.g., Pillar Two, where applicable).
- Debt Consolidation: Manage the reporting and compliance of complex debt instruments, ensuring all covenants are met and refinancing opportunities are identified.
- Systems & Controls: Continuous improvement of the ERP environment and internal control frameworks to mitigate risk and enhance reporting speed.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Professional Qualifications
- Preferably a qualified Chartered Accountant OR equivalent (ACA, ACCA, CPA).
- Experience: A minimum of 7+ years in senior finance roles.
- Sector Expertise: Proven track record within a Family Office, Private Equity firm, Real Estate Asset Manager, or a Big 4 accountancy firm (specializing in FSI).
Skills & Attributes
- Languages: Fluency in a European language (e.g., French, German, Spanish, Russian or Italian) is essential due to the geographic footprint of our projects.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of IFRS and sophisticated financial modeling.
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating the fluid environment of a private investment office where priorities can shift rapidly.
