About the role We are looking on behalf of the client based in UAE (Dubai) in the hard commodity industry, for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Controller to join their finance team in Dubai. The role covers financial controlling, management reporting, budgeting, treasury supp...
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The Role About the role We are looking on behalf of the client based in UAE (Dubai) in the hard commodity industry, for a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Controller to join their finance team in Dubai. The role covers financial controlling, management reporting, budgeting, treasury support, analytics, and automation initiatives. The position works under the supervision of a Head of Budgeting and Controlling and closely with Trading, Treasury and Accounting, ensuring financial discipline, high-quality reporting, and operational transparency across international trading operations. Key Responsibilities Financial Controlling & Reporting • Assist in monthly and quarterly closing processes. • Ensure data accuracy and completeness through reconciliations and discrepancy analysis. • Prepare calculations for reserves, income and expense accruals • Collect and process administrative and operational expense data in 1C Management Accounting • Participate in the preparation of quarterly management reporting packages, including key KPIs and business analysis for senior management • Provide methodological support to the accounting team on IFRS and local reporting requirements. Budgeting & Planning • Collect budget input data from operational teams for annual and rolling budgets. • Independently calculate selected budget lines and cost items based on historical data, contracts, and business assumptions. • Upload and maintain the approved budget in management accounting systems • Prepare automated Excel templates and tools for budget data collection and consolidation • Assist with budget vs. actual variance analysis and prepare draft variance explanations. Financial Discipline & Operations Support • Monitor administrative budget execution and highlight deviations • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and providing explanations to auditors • Provide day-to-day operational support to the Trading Department • Monitor trading transactions in internal systems to ensure data accuracy and completeness • Review contractual terms and commercial proposals for alignment with actual contractual performance Treasury Support • Maintain and update projected client payment schedules • Prepare weekly payment analysis reports • Support payment execution by: • preparing Excel-based tools and templates, • validating data accuracy, • coordinating with Treasury and Trading teams, • preparing compliance supporting documents upon request. Analytics & Process Improvement • Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, and presentations for Trading team and Management • Participate in the development of internal financial and corporate policies • Support the automation and improvement of reporting and control processes.
Requirements Mandatory • Higher education in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. • 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or controlling. • Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting concepts. • Basic knowledge of how financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) are structured and linked • Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots; Power Query is a plus) • Working proficiency in English, additional languages could be strong advantage Preferred • Experience with 1C or similar ERP / trading systems • Knowledge of IFRS and management accounting practices • Experience in trading, commodities, shipping, or international logistics Personal Qualities • High level of responsibility and attention to detail • Strong analytical mindset and structured thinking • Initiative and results-oriented approach • Willingness to learn and improve processes • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About the company Human Craft is an HR consulting boutique , backed by a team of experts who bring over 20 years of international experience. Specializing in recruitment, people management, and corporate culture development but not all. Our expertise spans multiple industries, employing proven techniques and years of practical implication frameworks. We help corporates foster growth and a thriving workplace culture. With global best practices respecting local insights. We ensure proposed solution is sustainable and impactful in the long term, bearing in mid cost effectiveness of each project. Human Craft is built on the belief that HR is an art form, where people are at the center of every business decision. Just as a master craftsman, we as well carefully shape each piece to perfection, we bring a personalized, thoughtful approach to recruiting, managing and developing human capital for corporate clients. At Human Craft, we stand as a trusted minor partner, helping corporates maintain and elevate their HR functions and unlock the full potential of their most valuable assetpeople.
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