Finance Manager
Core
Own finance for the UAE entity, acting as the primary contact with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for regulatory reporting, capital monitoring, and statutory audits.
Role type
Senior Finance Manager (Regulated Entity)
Builds
UAE operating model, reporting cadence, and regulatory compliance framework from the ground up.
Domain
Financial Services / Payments / UAE Regulatory Environment
Required skills
IFRS, regulatory capital requirements, prudential reporting, financial controlling, audit liaison, tax compliance (Corporate Tax/VAT), process automation
Preferred skills
Big Four experience, financial services background, CBUAE regulator engagement, building finance capabilities in growth orgs
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Act as designated finance contact with CBUAE for regulatory returns and supervisory meetings; Own monthly close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L reviews; Monitor regulatory capital, liquidity, and safeguarding of client funds; Lead annual statutory audit under IFRS; Oversee UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance; Prepare financial performance commentary for local board packs; Support new product launches in reporting structure.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
