Group Financial Controller / Head of Finance
Group Financial Controller / Head of Finance
Dubai, UAE is the location of this role
Tax-Free $130,000 + benefits + bonus to 50%
A fast-growing private equity fund manager with current AUM over $2.5bn – and ambitious plans to reach $10bn – seeks a finance leader for their senior team in Dubai. This is a unique, high-impact opportunity for a driven finance professional to help shape the backbone of a scaling investment platform.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the CFO the role includes the following:
- Lead the timely preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts and annual financial statements.
- Oversee all Group accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance with IFRS, and robust internal controls.
- Manage statutory audits and communications with external auditors.
- Mentor and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
Fund Financial Control
- Supervise fund-level accounting and NAV calculations across multiple private equity funds.
- Review and ensure accuracy of fund financial statements, capital accounts, and investor reporting packs.
- Oversee coordination with fund administrators and custodians to streamline reporting and major transactions.
- Manage capital calls, distributions, waterfall calculations, and oversee all investment and divestment records at fund level.
Business Support & Strategic Input
- Produce high-quality financial analysis and KPI reporting to support decision-making by the CFO, investment teams, and Executive Committee.
- Partner with deal teams to assess investment performance and assist with portfolio company reporting.
- Support strategic planning and scenario modelling as the firm scales towards $10bn AUM.
- Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and automation to enable scalability.
Leadership & Team Management
- Manage, mentor, and develop an Assistant Financial Controller, and oversee the hiring of an additional junior accountant.
- Build strong working relationships with operations, legal, compliance, and investment teams across multiple geographies.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
- Design and lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning at both Group and fund levels.
- Deliver high-quality analysis and KPIs to support strategic initiatives, the CFO, Front Office, and Executive Committee.
- Partner with investment teams to analyse portfolio performance, support deal evaluation, and drive value creation.
- Continuously improve financial models, reporting tools, and automation to enable the business to scale effectively.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and tax requirements across jurisdictions.
- Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and financial governance.
- Manage tax filings and coordinate with external tax advisers as needed.
The Package
- Tax-free salary of USD 130,000 + benefits + bonus
- Based in Dubai – a global hub for finance and investment with outstanding lifestyle opportunities.
- Significant career progression potential as the firm scales rapidly.
Are you a high-performing finance leader ready to drive excellence in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business? We’d like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Investment Management
- Financial Services
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