Senior Finance & Management Accountant

Role Overview

This is an onsite position in the UAE for a finance professional who will take ownership of the organisation’s financial reporting, treasury operations, budgeting, and compliance activities. Day to day, you will prepare management reports, reconcile accounts, manage cash flow, and support strategic financial planning in a fast-paced fintech or payments environment. The role matters because your analysis and oversight will directly drive financial performance and operational excellence for a company handling high transaction volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly management reporting cycle, including variance analysis and commentary for leadership.
• Manage daily treasury operations: monitor liquidity, execute cash flow forecasts, and optimise working capital.
• Supervise the bookkeeping team to ensure timely and accurate reconciliations for all bank and ledger accounts.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, coordinating with department heads.
• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and governance procedures to mitigate risk.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE VAT regulations, including timely filings and audits.
• Support the external audit process and oversee payroll processing for accuracy and timeliness.
• Coach and develop junior finance team members, driving continuous improvement in processes and systems.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field; professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in a fintech, payments, or high-volume transaction business – you understand the nuances of reconciling large numbers of transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas) and strong analytical ability.
• Deep knowledge of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and cash flow planning.
• Hands-on experience with VAT compliance, payroll operations, and audit preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; proficiency in Hindi is a plus for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in the UAE and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.