Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Manager - Financial Control

ROLE PURPOSE

Support the Central Planning & Control Unit in managing financial planning, budgeting, and financial control activities across Shared Services. The role is responsible for supporting the preparation of AOP, Capex and Opex management, accruals, reconciliation activities. The position ensures adherence to financial governance requirements in Shared Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and consolidation of AOP for Shared Services.
• Assist in implementation of financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring frameworks.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial reporting and budget tracking process.

Core Responsibilities

• Support preparation and consolidation of AOP.
• Assist departments in preparing budget submissions and ensure alignment with FCD guidelines.
• Monitor Capex and Opex budgets against approved financial plans and maintain updated budget trackers for Shared Services projects.
• Track budget utilization and identify potential variances or risks.
• Review and process PRs and invoices through SAP Ariba to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with procurement policies and approved budgets, while adhering to defined SLA timelines.
• Ensure invoice submissions follow defined timelines and approval processes.
• Ensure accruals are recorded accurately in line with financial reporting.
• Monitor open financial exceptions and unresolved transactions, maintain exception trackers and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.

People Management Responsibilities

• Support coordination with Shared Services departments on financial planning and budgeting activities.

Self Management Responsibilites

• Maintain strong understanding of financial planning processes, budgeting and internal financial controls.
• Ensure timely completion of invoice submissions and approvals in accordance with defined SLA timelines.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in financial processes and reporting.

Risk & Internal Control Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Support maintenance of accurate financial documentation and audit trails.
• Ensure transparency, traceability and integrity of financial data.
• Identify and escalate financial risk related to budgeting, reporting and expenditures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field
• Financial planning or accounting certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years overall experience with 1-2 years in planning, budgeting, accounting or financial control.
• Written and spoken English and Arabic