Financial Controller - DIFC

Posting Description:
Finance Controller - DIFC

Would you like to work for a top tier global provider of risk management,
insurance and reinsurance brokerage solutions? At Aon, we shape decisions for
the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse
team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
Now we are looking for an Finance Controller to ensure management and
delivery of business partnership, FP &A, accounting, treasury and tax
management to enhance Aon's business & financial position and ensure integrity
of its financial records. The position will be responsible for directly
managing finance planning & reporting functions & team in the Aon entities
based in Dubai DIFC.
Main responsibilities:
Business Finance
* Business partner to CEO and Business heads on finance issues and their impact on business decisions, particularly tracking business performance (revenue walk, cost management, working capital and cash management etc) against budget, forecast and prior periods
* Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and management reporting in coordination with Middle East regional FP &A team
* Create and enhance the FP&A processes to suit changing business needs
Financial Reporting and accounting
* Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
* Monitor and ensure compliance with business and financial policies & procedures
Compliance and Audits
* Review and interpret various GAAP/IFRS standards and apply knowledge to technical accounting policy interpretation and development. As relevant determine and prepare for the future effects of future GAAP/IFRS pronouncements
* Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit, lead issues relating to audits and liaise with internal and external auditors for proper planning/resourcing
* Ensure all statutory and regulatory filings
Treasury & Tax
* Drive cash-flow enhancement initiatives
* Manage tax related activities and work with Tax consultant to meet Aon's obligations and objective including all taxes filing, Transfer pricing co-ordination etc.
Team management, leadership, and coaching
* Guides others in developing their full potential.
* Establishes goals, monitors performance against these goals, and provides feedback.

How this opportunity is different
At Aon, we offer a very attractive salary with excellent benefits in a
business casual, yet professional work environment.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
*
University degree preferably in accounting
* Preferably qualified accountant
* ‎5 years ' experience in finance controllership function
* Excellent verbal, organisational and communication skills, used to work with C-level management
* Ability to identify, manage and resolve internal control issues
* Confident, accurate, self-motivated and resilient
* Discrete, diplomatic, flexible and reliable
* Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
* Possess a good customer and business/commercial perspective

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel
empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace.