Financial Controller

Alaan is the Super Card™ for businesses and the most loved fintech in the Middle East. Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.

Aalaan provides everything businesses need to manage and control expenses, including the Super Card™, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards, all in one place. Over 2000 businesses in the UAE and KSA, from startups to enterprises, use Alaan to control spending and save costs.

Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups - Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.

We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.

We're looking for an experienced Finance Controller to lead our financial operations and reporting across four countries – UAE, KSA, India, and Singapore. This is a critical role where you'll manage multi-entity accounting, establish robust financial controls across different regulatory environments, and partner closely with leadership to support strategic decision-making. You'll be joining at an exciting inflection point – we're profitable, growing rapidly, and building the financial infrastructure to support our next phase of growth.

• Own end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across all four entities (UAE, KSA, India, Singapore)
• Prepare consolidated and entity-level financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and transfer pricing documentation
• Lead external audit processes across multiple jurisdictions and manage relationships with local auditors and tax advisors
• Ensure compliance with UAE, KSA, India, and Singapore financial regulations, including VAT, GST, and corporate tax requirements
• Oversee statutory reporting obligations in each jurisdiction
• Develop and maintain comprehensive consolidated financial reporting packages for investors and the board

• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and financial policies across all entities
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury functions across four jurisdictions
• Manage multi-currency cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization
• Coordinate with local finance teams or bookkeepers in each country
• Lead the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools that support multi-entity operations
• Ensure proper revenue recognition processes aligned with fintech business models across different markets
• Manage foreign exchange risk and intercompany settlements

• Partner with leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
• Develop and monitor key financial metrics and KPIs
• Support pricing analysis, unit economics modeling, and profitability assessments
• Drive month-end variance analysis and communicate key insights to stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA qualification strongly preferred
• 3-5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a controller or senior finance role
• Deep expertise in IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and tax compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions (UAE, KSA, India, Singapore experience highly valued)
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, consolidations, and transfer pricing
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software;
  Net Suite, Quick Books, Xero, or similar
• Proven track record of building and scaling financial operations in high-growth environments.

• Previous experience in fintech, SaaS, or payments companies
• Experience working with venture-backed startups or scale-ups
• Background from Big 4 accounting firms…