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Central Controller (UAE National)

Thales


Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates

In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrows possible.

For over 50 years Thales has been a trusted partner of the United Arab Emirates providing innovative and cutting-edge solutions in Defence Aeropsace and Cyber & Digital aligned with the nations long-term vision. With a strong local presence and more than 500 employees across three offices Thales is deeply embedded within the UAEs ecosystem. Thales Emarat Technologies plays a pivotal role as a key industrial enabler fostering national sovereignty self-reliance and innovation. Through localization strategic collaboration and exporting Made in the Emirates technologies to global markets we contribute significantly to the UAEs ambitious growth and development while helping build a future we call all trust.

JOB OBJECTIVE

Assist the CFO in overseeing financial management and in controlling the functions within the country.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Permanent responsibilities:

  • Monitor the shared services KPIs with focus on Paid on Time.
  • Manage the cash of the project (Cash-in and Cash-out) forecast cash flow and improve/optimize OCF with Operations review working capital requirements
  • Lead the different ICV requirements with occasional travels to Abu Dhabi
  • Reduce the DSO on intercompany AR
  • Support in overseeing the financial activities of the UAE entities ensuring accuracy compliance and reliability of financial information including monthly Balance Sheet reviews
  • Lead in audit and prepare financial statements for all UAE entities
  • Implement and maintain internal controls including ICMA ICQ compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
  • Support the month-end quarter-end and year-end closing processes
  • In the medium term with the growth of business take over the project controlling of new projects

Finance Team player: Ensure convergence to best in class Finance organization by adequate professional behavior strong accountability and cooperation spirit

Finance Transformation: Participate actively to the Finance Modernization initiatives in the country agile tools SAP improvements

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Organization capabilities Ability to synthesize Rigor and hard worker
  • Audit background is a must
  • Promote the highest standards of conduct
  • Exhibit a strong ability and willingness in meeting deadlines
  • Effective interpersonal motivational and influencing skills

QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Chartered Accountant / CPA with minimum 5 yrs experience is a strong plus
  • Expert in accounting and IFRs
  • Fluent in English

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to make effective presentations to all levels of leadership.

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