Group Financial Controller
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Join to apply for the Group Financial Controller role at Lean Technologies Join to apply for the Group Financial Controller role at Lean Technologies As Lean’s Group Financial Controller, you will report to the VP Finance and be responsible for timely and accurate month end reporting for each of Lean’s entities, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance. You will also be responsible for accounts payable, expenses and payroll payment. The role will require working with many departments across the organization, as well as managing relationships with third-parties, including our Bookkeepers, Auditors and Banks. You will contribute to key transformation projects as we scale our Finance function, as we look to build a Finance function at Lean to support its rapid growth.Who are we Lean enables companies to seamlessly connect to their users' bank accounts to initiate real-time payments and retrieve their account information. Our products have garnered the trust of leading companies and enabled them to deliver powerful experiences when connected with a user’s bank account, allowing users to perform prudent financial planning, get better rates on loans, transfer money to friends, and more, without compromising on privacy or security.Some of Lean’s clients include the likes of Binance, Etisalat Group, Careem, Sarwa, and many more, making it the region’s most valuable Open Banking platform. The company has now processed billions of dollars, and its products are also connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts. Lean envisions a fully inclusive financial ecosystem that serves everyone, no matter where they bank or live in the MENAP region.Responsibilities Overseeing all financial control activities, including the preparation and management of monthly financial reporting Responsible for consolidating financial reports across all group entities Managing a small team of financial controllers, accountants and outsourced bookkeepers Develop and manage key policies - including Accounting, Travel, Expenses and Accounts Payable Managing payments - suppliers, expenses and payroll Supporting on Treasury Management Preparing Tax submissions Identifying and establishing effective processes and controls Providing external auditors with necessary documentation and support Required Qualifications ACA, CIMA, ACCA or CPA qualified (or equivalent)Understanding of financial controls frameworks Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work Excellent verbal and written communication skills Organization and time management skills Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a tech startup and/or leading accounting/professional services firm Knowledge of the Fintech ecosystem in the Middle East Experience in implementing and/or using financial software such as an ERPSeniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance Industries Software Development and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lean Technologies by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Controller” roles.Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 7 hours ago Senior Financial Controller - FP&A
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Posted: 19th June 2025 7.42 am
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