Finance Manager

Finance
• Dubai

We’re looking for a Finance Controller to join our fast-growing fintech team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and wants to contribute to a company redefining how financial products are built and delivered. You will play a critical role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly, transparently, and in full compliance with local regulations.

• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial integrity.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of brokerage-related transactions and revenue streams.

• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, statutory requirements, and internal accounting policies.
• Support regulatory reporting and coordinate with compliance and finance leadership where required.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing audit planning, documentation, and responses.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation to support audit and regulatory expectations.
• Identify and mitigate accounting and reporting risks in a regulated financial services environment.

• Manage, mentor, and review the work of accounting team members, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting matters and day-to-day operational issues.
• Support management with financial insights, reports, and ad-hoc analysis as required.

• Ensure effective use of ERP and accounting systems, maintaining data quality and control.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, streamline workflows, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives related to finance and accounting.
• Maintain strong documentation of accounting processes and controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in startup environments.
• Prior experience within financial services, brokerage, trading, fintech, or regulated environments is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing audits, regulatory reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Clear communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and external auditors.

The UAE's number one expense management fintech, now serving 2000+ businesses across 22 countries.