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.