UAE - Regional Finance Controller (EMEA)

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

Role Summary:

The Regional Finance Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial governance, ensure robust internal controls, accurate reporting and strong cash management. They will drive consistency across financial processes through adherence to standard operating procedures, group policies and reporting standards, while ensuring full statutory and tax compliance across all jurisdictions. This role will lead the implementation of group-led initiatives, actively manage Net Working Capital and key operational KPIs, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and support organisational change initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Dubai, UAE (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop Area Finance Managers across the region, fostering a high-performance finance culture focused on accountability, while building strong cross-functional relationships with finance, operations and commercial teams.

Oversee statutory reporting, including review and approval of financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, and reconciling statutory accounts to Hyperion for all European legal entities.

Coordinate tax compliance activities, supporting finance teams with tax filings and audits in partnership with the Head of Global Tax.

Support month-end and year-end reporting cycles through first-level review of financial and non-financial information, ensuring accurate data collection and timely submission of reporting templates.

Monitor and enforce compliance with Group policies, internal controls, standard operating procedures and best practices across accounting, treasury and credit activities.

Ensure effective control over intercompany reconciliations, credit compliance and safeguards across revenue, expenditure and assets, including bank accounts, cash centralisation, mandates and bank fee oversight.

Drive disciplined Net Working Capital management through detailed monitoring of KPIs such as accounts receivable ageing, cash flow, prefunding levels and turnaround times.

Provide analytical support and data to senior stakeholders, collaborate closely with Regional Controllers and Group Finance on shared objectives, deliver training across systems and technical accounting, and support change management initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

University qualified – minimum degree level.

Fully Qualified accountant (CIMA/CPA/ACA/CA).

In depth understanding of IFRS and applicable local GAAP.

5+ years post qualification experience.

Relevant experience of working in the marine / shipping services industry.

 Strong and confident commuter both written and verbally and ability to influence key stakeholders.

Understanding of Hyperion or similar management reporting tools, and understands how to leverage them.

Highly analytical and numerate with a strong attention to detail.

You will receive: 

A diverse range of benefits, depending on your geographical location. At this instance, you will enjoy:

A place to grow your career - we’ll help you set big goals and exceed them.

Competitive salary package.

Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates.

Value Award celebration events.

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse and high-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these: 

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture. 

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships. 

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry. 

#WeAreInchcape

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer - equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Working in a diverse society, we recognise that our customers, colleagues, and contractors are central to our success. 

Additional Information:

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work documentation depending upon your geographical location. 

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.

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