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:

Group Financial Control

• 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.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• 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.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent), strong technical foundation and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience in financial control with strong technical skills and experience of fund accounting / fund control within private equity, asset management, or similar sectors.
• Exceptional communicator with strong written English and stakeholder management.
• Commercially minded, proactive, thrives in a high-growth entrepreneurial environment.

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.fp

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.