Financial Controller Job Description
Position: Financial Controller
Location: Dubai
Reports to: CFO/Finance Director
Experience Required: 5+ years in accounting/finance, including trial balance preparation
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Trial Balance Oversight
Prepare and review monthly trial balances, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP/IFRS standards.
Lead the month-end/year-end close process, including reconciliation of all general ledger accounts and resolution of discrepancies.
Generate financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow) from trial balance data, providing actionable insights to senior management.
Accounting Operations
Supervise accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and treasury functions, ensuring timely recording in the general ledger.
Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial data integrity 216.
Compliance & Audits
Act as the primary liaison for external audits, providing trial balance documentation and addressing audit findings .
Ensure compliance with tax filings, VAT, and statutory reporting across jurisdictions.
Process Improvement
Identify inefficiencies in the trial balance preparation process and recommend automation/ERP solutions.
Streamline month-end timelines by optimizing workflows and reducing manual journal entries.
Requirements & Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA/CMA preferred 211.
Experience:
5+ years in accounting, with hands-on trial balance preparation and financial reporting 1016.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and advanced Excel 69.
Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complex financial data 1116.
Nice-to-Have
Experience in manufacturing/construction sectors (for project-based accounting)
If you can speak Chinese, it's a big plus.
NWTN Inc. (NASDAQ: NWTN) is a UAE-headquartered smart mobility and technology company, specializing in intelligent electric vehicles, AI-driven hardware, and blockchain-based products for advanced manufacturing. Through its “Intelligent Manufacturing + Global Ecosystem” strategy, NWTN is reshaping the transportation and technology landscape across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.