About the Role
Our client is a regulated multi-asset brokerage firm based in Abu Dhabi, operating within a highly controlled financial environment and offering trading across FX, CFDs, commodities, and digital assets. As part of its continued growth and focus on strong financial governance, the firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain full compliance with regulatory, statutory, and internal control requirements. This role is central to the integrity of the firm's financial records and supports both regulatory reporting and business decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background, hands-on leadership experience, and a clear understanding of the financial and operational dynamics of brokerage and trading environments.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
- 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.
Regulatory Compliance, Controls & Audit
- 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.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
- 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.
- Collaborate closely with FP&A, treasury, compliance, operations, and senior finance leadership.
- Support management with financial insights, reports, and ad-hoc analysis as required.
Systems, Process Improvement & Efficiency
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
- Minimum 710 years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
- 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.
