Financial Controller

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We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic Financial Controller who will manages the day-to-day financial controlling activities to meet the Units short and long-term business objectives and comply with the KONE Financial Control Models (FCM) and external regulations, accounting principles and standards.

The Financial Controller will support the definition of local financial policies and ensures that both local and global policies are adhered to

**_What will you do? _**
- Ensure that the legal entity financial reporting is prepared on a timely manner in accordance with both KONE Accounting Standards and statutory requirements.
- Ensure that all defined tasks in the month-end closing process executed by finance operations partner(s), KONE Business Services and the finance Global Process Owners (GPOs) are performed for a unit
- Collaborate with the finance operations partner(s), KONE Business Services (KBS) and finance GPOs on close activities, providing local business insight and supporting evidence on account movements
- Ensure that proper balance sheet reconciliation is prepared for the legal entity in accordance with the KONE balance sheet reconciliation policy
- Ensure timeliness, completeness and accuracy of both legal entity and business line/unit results and forecasts in KONE consolidation system (CPM Beacon) in collaboration with business controllers
- Organize and run periodic financial performance and balance sheet reviews with Finance Director, Business Controllers, KONE Business Services and finance operations partner(s)
- Ensure forecasting of statutory income statement and balance sheet items, bridging between business forecasting and legal entity view
- Ensure that statutory and tax reporting are filed in accordance with both, the local legislation and globally agreed timelines
- Ensure that annual dividends are distributed in accordance with the KONE dividend policy
- Manage audit process ensuring that both group as well as statutory audit is conducted in accordance with globally defined scheduled and scope
- Continuous follow-up of local legislation and understanding of potential impacts to our business and financial reporting. There should be proactive communication of these on to both, local and global stakeholders
- Approve payment proposals and authorize manual payments in accordance with KONE policy.
- Advise business on bank guarantees, provide approvals, and collect back bank guarantees
- At month-end, review and summarize legal entity financial result and performance and balance sheet in cooperation with business controllers to validate completeness and accuracy of both financial and management reporting and forecasting.

**_Are you the one? _**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Over 10 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong background in financial operations and reporting.
- Proven experience within an audit framework, demonstrating compliance and governance capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in both English and Arabic.
- Strong analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with global teams across different time zones, languages, and cultural working styles.
- CPA or CMA certification is a strong advantage.
- Proficient in SAP.
- At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. _