Unifonic
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Proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work®, we are an AI-native customer experience platform purpose-built for emerging markets. With more than 25 years of conversational AI research and development, we serve over 5,000 enterprises across MENA and are pioneering sovereign, agentic AI through our Agentic Studio platform. As the category takes shape, the way Unifonic is perceived — by buyers, analysts, media, and the broader market — is a strategic asset. This role owns that perception. We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and fun, where every idea is welcomed and celebrated. As shareholders in the company, we’re more than just communicators—we’re innovators shaping the future together. We are Unifones. Join us and be part of something extraordinary! Meet the team! Our finance team at Unifonic is at the heart of driving our strategic decision-making, ensuring financial health, and delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders. From financial planning to reporting, procurement, investor relations and beyond, our team of experts plays a critical role in supporting every department and shaping the company’s success story. As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for strengthening the Group’s accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting capabilities, with particular focus on complex, critical, and non-routine accounting matters. The role will provide technical accounting expertise across multiple Group entities and jurisdictions and support the appropriate accounting treatment, documentation, and reporting of acquisitions, restructuring, liquidations, equity transactions, and other exceptional or complex transactions. Help us shape the future of communications by: • Providing technical accounting guidance on complex and non-routine transactions in accordance with IFRS. • Preparing and reviewing accounting entries related to acquisitions, business combinations, restructuring, liquidations, equity transactions, intercompany transactions, and other exceptional matters. • Supporting acquisition accounting, including purchase price allocation (PPA), goodwill, identifiable intangible assets, deferred consideration, and post-acquisition accounting. • Preparing technical accounting memos and position papers supporting significant accounting judgments and treatments. Support Group consolidation and ensure consistent and appropriate accounting treatment across different entities and jurisdictions. • Reviewing complex balance sheet accounts, reconciliations, consolidation adjustments, and accounting entries. • Supporting accounting for equity, share-based payments, investments, financing arrangements, and changes in Group structure. • Working closely with external auditors on significant and judgmental accounting matters and ensure timely resolution of audit queries. • Supporting the preparation and review of consolidated and standalone financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Monitor new and amended IFRS standards and assess their accounting and reporting impact on the Group. • Supporting year-end audits and provide the required technical accounting documentation and analysis. • Supporting Finance leadership on accounting implications arising from M&A, corporate restructuring, entity establishment or closure, and other strategic transactions. • Strengthening accounting policies, financial controls, documentation, and reporting processes. • Contributing to IPO readiness, including enhancing accounting documentation, reporting quality, governance, controls, and audit readiness. • Partnering with Tax, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and other functions on transactions requiring cross-functional financial assessment. • Building stronger technical accounting capabilities internally and reduce reliance on external advisors for complex accounting matters. Requirements What you will bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is strongly preferred. • CFA qualification or progress toward CFA would be considered an additional advantage , particularly for valuation, corporate finance, and transaction-related matters. • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, financial reporting, or financial control. • Strong practical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements. • Experience in complex accounting matters, preferably including M&A, business combinations, consolidation, restructuring, equity, and Group accounting. • Big Four experience is highly preferred, particularly candidates with audit, accounting advisory, or transaction-related exposure. • Experience working within a multinational or multi-entity Group environment is preferred. • Experience dealing directly with external auditors and preparing technical accounting documentation. • Strong understanding of financial controls, consolidation, and financial reporting processes. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and professional judgment skills. • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Craft & Toolkit: • CPA / ACA / ACCA qualification • Strong IFRS knowledge and application • Technical accounting for complex transactions • M&A / Business Combinations (IFRS 3) • PPA, Goodwill & Intangible Assets • Group Consolidation & Intercompany Accounting • Financial Reporting & IFRS Financial Statements • Technical Accounting Memos & Position Papers • External Audit & Audit Query Management • Financial Controls & Balance Sheet Reconciliations • IFRS Research & Professional Judgment • IPO Readiness & Reporting Controls Character Traits: • Analytical thinking and problem-solving – approach problems clearly, use data, and find solutions. • Ownership and accountability – take responsibility and follow projects through to completion. • Communication – explain ideas clearly and listen to others across teams. • Collaboration – work well with others and support team goals. • Adaptability and learning – adjust to change and keep learning new skills or tools. • Mentorship and knowledge sharing – help others grow and share what you know. • Resilience – stay calm under pressure and handle setbacks constructively. • Quality and attention to detail – do work carefully and strive for improvement. • Advocacy and innovation – encourage best practices, efficiency, and new ideas As a Unifone you’ll receive a range of benefits: • Competitive salary and bonus • Unifonic share scheme (we are all owners!) • 30 holiday days after the first anniversary • Your Birthday off! • Spend up to 25 days per year working from anywhere in the world! • Paid leave for new parents Originally posted on Himalayas
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