Job Description

Treasury Controller - Financing Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Abu Dhabi Keywords: Treasury management, Financing facility, Islamic finance, Lender engagement, Liquidity planning, Cash flow forecasting, Risk management, Compliance, Financial reporting, Oil and gas sector
A leading organisation in the energy sector is seeking a Treasury Controller - Financing to oversee the end-to-end management of a complex financing facility, encompassing both conventional and Islamic tranches with various lenders. This pivotal role places you at the heart of strategic financial operations, where your expertise will ensure optimal liquidity, robust compliance, and seamless relationship management throughout the facility's tenure. You will be the central point of contact for all lender interactions, covenant monitoring, drawdowns, repayments, and comprehensive reporting. The organisation offers an inclusive environment that values collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to flexible working opportunities and employee development, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-profile finance function.

• Take ownership of a multi-lender financing facility, managing both conventional and Sharia-compliant tranches while ensuring full compliance and transparency across all transactions.
• Enjoy a collaborative workplace culture that prioritises knowledge sharing, professional development, and flexible working arrangements to support your career progression.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team in the energy sector where your contributions directly influence strategic financial decisions and long-term organisational success.

What you'll do:
As Treasury Controller - Financing, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of the organisation by managing a sophisticated financing facility that supports key commercial projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close interaction with lenders from diverse backgrounds, ensuring every transaction is meticulously executed while upholding stringent compliance standards. You will be responsible for preparing comprehensive reports that inform senior leadership decisions, supporting liquidity planning efforts that underpin business continuity, and maintaining advanced treasury systems designed for accuracy and security. Your expertise in both conventional and Islamic finance will be essential as you navigate complex financial structures and hedging strategies. By developing operational plans aligned with broader business goals and actively participating in risk management initiatives, you will help drive sustainable growth while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team.

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of a large-scale financing facility involving more than 20 lenders, ensuring all transactions are executed accurately and on time in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison for all lender communications, fostering dependable relationships and maintaining transparent dialogue to support ongoing financing activities.
• Prepare and submit detailed periodic reports including utilisation summaries, covenant compliance certificates, and financial statements to meet regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
• Support liquidity planning and cash flow forecasting processes to guarantee adequate funding levels and efficient utilisation of available facilities.
• Maintain robust treasury systems and implement internal controls that uphold accuracy, security, compliance, and audit readiness across all treasury operations.
• Demonstrate deep experience in structuring, executing, and managing Sharia-compliant financing solutions as well as conventional instruments.
• Manage execution and oversight of hedging instruments, including those tailored for Sharia-compliant structures to mitigate financial risks effectively.
• Develop consistent operational plans aligned with divisional objectives while translating these into actionable performance targets for the department.
• Monitor departmental budgets closely by tracking expenditures against approved allocations; investigate variances to ensure effective cost control and performance optimisation.
• Contribute to risk management initiatives by identifying domain-specific risks within treasury operations and implementing measures to manage or mitigate them.

What you bring:
To excel as Treasury Controller - Financing you will bring extensive experience from senior finance positions within major oil & gas or infrastructure organisations. Your academic background will be complemented by professional certifications that demonstrate your commitment to best practices in accounting standards. You will have developed a nuanced understanding of both conventional banking products and Islamic finance structures through direct involvement in large-scale financing arrangements. Your technical proficiency extends beyond transactional expertise; you are adept at designing systems that safeguard compliance while streamlining operations. Your approach is grounded in collaboration-working closely with colleagues across departments as well as external partners-to deliver results that align with strategic objectives. A passion for nurturing talent within your team ensures ongoing capability building while your attention to detail underpins reliable reporting processes. Above all else you are motivated by opportunities to contribute meaningfully within an organisation committed to sustainable growth.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; advanced degrees or certifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACA, CFA (or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• At least 12 years' proven experience in finance roles with substantial exposure to budgeting, asset management, and treasury functions within the oil & gas or infrastructure sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and company-specific financial policies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financing facilities involving multiple lenders across both conventional and Islamic tranches.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Sharia-compliant financing solutions including structuring, execution, monitoring covenants, drawdowns, repayments, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in managing hedging instruments for both conventional and Islamic finance products to effectively mitigate risk exposure.
• Strong background in developing departmental budgets aligned with divisional objectives while monitoring expenditures for optimal cost control.
• Experience designing and implementing robust treasury systems along with internal controls that ensure compliance with international standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build dependable relationships with internal teams as well as external stakeholders such as banks, auditors, regulators, shareholders, partners, and government entities.
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment that encourages knowledge sharing, personal development plans (PDPs), succession planning initiatives-especially supporting Emiratization targets-and

About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Treasury
Industry: Oil and Gas
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Abu Dhabi FULL_TIME
Job Reference: WZZKIS-FC64D2F3
Date posted: 16 September 2025
Consultant: Andrew Beattie abu-dhabi accountancy-finance/treasury 2025-09-16 2025-11-15 oil-and-gas Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi abu dhabi AE Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.ae https://www.robertwalters.ae/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true

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