Director of Finance

What you will do:

Own all financial regulatory reporting for the UAE regulated entities, including monthly client money reports, monthly cash flow forecasts and annual regulatory reports to UAE regulators
Lead the consolidation of the UAE entities (currently 5) and prepare group internal management accounts monthly
Direct all treasury activity, including daily cash position monitoring and oversight of daily client money reconciliations in line with applicable UAE regulatory rules
Lead the annual external audits across all UAE entities and own the relationship with external auditors end to end
Own the budget and budget-vs-actual analysis for the UAE region, coordinating business plans with the Group FP&A team
Take responsibility for all finance-related matters in the UAE region — banking, payments and PSP relationships (in collaboration with group e-money and treasury teams), payroll, accounting, bookkeeping and tax
Approve expenses and costs for the region and oversee supplier payments
Support tax planning and ensure tax compliance across both regulated and non-regulated UAE entities
Build and manage relationships with regulators, tax authorities, banks and suppliers
Lead, develop and manage the finance team, including objective setting, performance management and succession planning

What you bring:

ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
Senior finance leadership experience within a CFD, forex or online trading brokerage, with hands-on ownership of consolidation, treasury and regulatory reporting across multiple entities
Direct experience with UAE regulatory reporting and client money rules (SCA and/or DFSA/ADGM frameworks)
Proven experience leading external audit relationships end to end, as the primary point of contact for auditors, regulators and banking partners
Strong people leadership experience, having built and managed a finance team through a period of growth
Excellent working knowledge of IFRS and multi-entity consolidation

Nice to have:

Experience spanning both regulated and non-regulated entity structures
Exposure to PSP and e-money relationships
Arabic language skills
Experience coordinating with a Group FP&A function across multiple jurisdictions

What you will get in return:

Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you -because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock.
Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: We’ve got your back with a medical insurance plan. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.