Group Fund Controller
Robert Half
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements in compliance with ADGM regulations and international accounting standards.
- Lead the consolidation process for the group's financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with VAT regulations in the ADGM jurisdiction, including timely submission of VAT returns and payments.
- Implement VAT controls and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure accuracy in reporting.
- Collaborate with investment teams to provide financial analysis and reporting on investment portfolios.
- Monitor investment performance and identify areas for optimization or risk management.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for board meetings, highlighting key performance indicators, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide explanations and insights on financial results and trends to board members.
- Lead the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, working closely with IT and finance teams.
- Customize the ERP system to meet the specific needs of the asset management fund, including financial reporting, investment tracking, and compliance functionalities.
- Provide corporate finance advisory services to support strategic decision-making, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate restructuring.
- Conduct financial analysis and due diligence on potential investment opportunities or corporate transactions.
- Develop financial models and valuation methodologies to assess the financial viability and attractiveness of investment opportunities.
- Manage the organization's capital structure, including debt and equity financing, to optimize capital allocation and cost of capital.
- Analyze funding requirements and recommend appropriate financing options to support the organization's growth objectives.
- Monitor capital markets trends and assess opportunities for refinancing or restructuring existing debt facilities.
- Lead the financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Work closely with department heads to develop annual budgets and long-term financial plans aligned with strategic objectives.
- Provide insights into key financial drivers and performance metrics to support decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
- Manage the organization's liquidity position and cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient funding for operational needs and investment opportunities.
- Optimize cash management processes and implement treasury best practices to enhance liquidity management and mitigate financial risks.
- Monitor and execute foreign exchange transactions to manage currency exposure and minimize exchange rate volatility.
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within asset management or investments.
- Strong understanding of ADGM regulations and VAT compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in financial reporting and consolidation techniques.