Financial Controlling Supervisor

Job Purpose:

Financial Controlling Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of financial operations, with specific oversight of accounts payable and treasury functions. This position demands strong technical accounting capabilities, sound judgment, and a keen understanding of financial systems and internal controls. The incumbent will supervise daily operations, support financial closing, ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions, and collaborate across departments to support business integrity and reporting accuracy.

Leadership and Team Oversight:
Supervise the Accounts Payable and Treasury teams, ensuring high performance, adherence to deadlines, and compliance with internal policies.

Provide ongoing coaching and development, set clear KPIs, and promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Accounting and Financial Controls:

Ensure the accurate posting of financial transactions in line with IFRS and company accounting policies.

Oversee the preparation and validation of journal entries, ensuring accurate reflection of AP, treasury, and financial transactions in accordance with sound accounting principles.

Review and approve accounting entries to ensure appropriate financial classification, accuracy, and compliance with chart of accounts.

Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities including reconciliations, reporting packages, and audit schedules.

Accounts Payable Management:

Oversee the end-to-end AP process including invoice validation, GR/IR clearing, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation.

Ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions such as advances, retention, debit/credit notes, and tax components.

Monitor AP aging, resolve escalations, and work closely with procurement and operations teams to ensure financial alignment.

Treasury and Cash Management:

Supervise daily treasury operations including bank reconciliations, fund transfers, collections, and payments.

Ensure accurate recording of all treasury-related transactions and compliance with treasury policies.

Coordinate with banks for operational and compliance requirements and support the preparation of rolling cash forecasts.

Validate financial entries related to bank charges, interest, FX differences, and fund allocations.

Financial Reporting and Close:

Coordinate with the accounting team to support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, schedules, and reports relevant to AP and treasury activities.

Prepare audit-ready documentation and liaise with internal and external auditors during financial reviews.

System and Process Improvement:

Identify gaps and inefficiencies in financial processes, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Drive automation of manual tasks to reduce errors and improve productivity

Develop and document standardized workflows and process controls to ensure consistency and compliance

Monitor financial system performance and lead system upgrades or enhancements as needed

Provide training and support to team members on newly implemented tools or updated processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Serve as the key finance point of contact for procurement, operations, HR, and other departments to resolve transaction-level issues and ensure financial accuracy.

Review supporting documentation and provide financial insights or guidance where needed.

Support internal and external audits by preparing comprehensive and accurate financial data.

Requirements

Education & Certification:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) are an advantage.

Experience:

8+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and Treasury functions, preferably in a corporate environment

Other:

Fluency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken).

Proficient in financial analysis, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.

Deep knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP), financial statement preparation, and transaction-level accounting.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and automated AP or treasury platforms.

Advanced skills in Excel and financial reporting tools.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively across departments and resolve complex issues.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage high-volume workloads with accuracy and efficiency.