Damen

shipbuilding

GroupFinancialController

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Group Financial Controller at Damen. Skills: Financial reporting, IFRS, Consolidation. Prepare consolidated financial statements. Ensure correct application of IFRS / GAAP”

What You'll Achieve.

accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting

Industry & Context.

shipbuilding
Problems you'll solve

analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Economics, Minimum 8 years of experience in financial reporting, audit, or group accounting, knowledge of IFRS and consolidation principles

Nice to Have

Experience with ERP and consolidation tools (e. g. SAP, OneStream)

What You'll Do.

Prepare consolidated financial statements

Ensure correct application of IFRS / GAAP

Design internal control frameworks

Coordinate internal and external audits

Assess complex accounting topics

Harmonise accounting policies

Drive automation of financial closing

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

supporting senior management; auditors; stakeholders

Full Job Description

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. ## About Damen Damen is a family-owned international shipbuilding group with a long maritime tradition and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. With operations in more than 20 countries, Damen delivers high-quality vessels and services worldwide and supports its business through strong group governance and financial control. ## The Role As Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role within Damen Group Control, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the group. You will act as a subject-matter expert on accounting and reporting matters, supporting senior management, auditors, and stakeholders with high-quality financial insight and governance. ## Key Responsibilities * Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements * Ensure correct application of IFRS / GAAP across group entities * Design, implement, and maintain internal control frameworks * Coordinate internal and external audits * Assess complex accounting topics including leases, revenue recognition, impairments, and provisions * Harmonise accounting policies, KPIs, and reporting standards across the group * Support M&A, restructuring, and special financial projects * Drive automation and continuous improvement of financial closing processes ## ## Your Profile * University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Economics * Minimum 8 years of experience in financial reporting, audit, or group accounting * Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidation principles * Experience with ERP and consolidation tools (e.g. SAP, OneStream) * Strong analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills

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