Finance Manager & Business Controller

OCA Global UAE is part of the international OCA Global group, providing Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services across the oil & gas, energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager & Business Controller to oversee our UAE finance and accounting activities, working closely with the Country Manager, Operations and our headquarters finance team in Spain.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day accounting activities with the local and headquarters teams, ensuring timely monthly and annual closing and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS and group policies.
• Manage budgets, rolling forecasts, EBIT and variance analysis, and project and division profitability.
• Review project costs, WIP/unbilled revenue and revenue recognition under IFRS 15; coordinate timely, accurate invoicing with Operations.
• Drive collections, coordinate resolution of billing disputes, monitor receivables ageing and maintain cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee supplier and payroll accounting, banking activities and payment controls.
• Coordinate UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, external audits and ICV certification documentation.
• Maintain ERP data integrity, intercompany reconciliations and internal controls.
• Support pricing, contract financial reviews and management decisions.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 5 years of practical UAE experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and a professional qualification: ACCA, CMA, CPA or CA.
• Experience in project-based sectors, ideally TIC, oil & gas services, EPC contracting or technical consultancy.
• Strong practical knowledge of IFRS 15, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Advanced Excel and hands-on ERP experience. Odoo and Power BI experience are advantages.
• Strong teamwork, communication and coordination skills, with the ability to organise work and follow through on deadlines.