Senior Financial Controls Lead

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Controls Team Lead to oversee and strengthen the financial controls framework across Aggreko’s Africa operations. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in financial controls, risk management, and compliance, who can lead a team to ensure robust financial integrity, mitigate risks, and support business objectives.

Why Join Aggreko?

• Role to be based in Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a critical function in a fast-growing and dynamic business.
• Exposure to diverse financial environments across Africa.
• Supportive leadership and career development opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the Africa financial controls team, promoting a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive financial control policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with Aggreko’s global standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the execution of internal controls testing, financial audits, and compliance reviews to identify control gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and external auditors to ensure timely and effective resolution of control issues.
• Drive risk assessment initiatives and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard company assets and financial data.
• Provide expert guidance and training to business units on financial controls, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor key financial control metrics and prepare detailed reports for senior management and the Africa Finance Director.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial controls and reporting processes.
• Support the implementation of financial systems and automation tools to strengthen controls and data accuracy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial control risks and compliance matters.

You’ll Have The Following Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA highly preferred.
• Minimum 8-12 years of progressive experience in financial controls, internal audit, or risk management, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial control frameworks, SOX compliance, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements in Africa.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex financial control projects in a multinational environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple countries and cultures within Africa.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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