Company Overview
Pay10 is transforming the way businesses and individuals engage with digital payments. As a rapidly growing fintech company, we're building seamless, secure, and scalable solutions that power global commerce. Our mission is to simplify payments through innovation and technology, helping our partners and users transact with confidence across borders. At Pay10, you'll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team driving meaningful impact in the future of finance.
Position Overview
The Head of Finance will lead the finance function of Pay10's UAE-regulated payments entity. This is a hands-on and strategic role with approximately 70% focus on financial control, reporting, and compliance, and 30% focus on investment, fundraising, and investor readiness.
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA/CPA) or MBA Finance.
- 1215 years of finance experience, starting in Big 4 (audit/advisory) with subsequent fintech/payments exposure.
- Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks (CBUAE, IFRS, VAT, ESR).
- Proven hands-on experience in fundraising, investor relations, or M&A.
- Deep expertise in financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
- ERP/NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to operate effectively at both detailed execution and strategic levels.
Responsibilities
Financial Control, Regulatory Reporting & Governance (70%)
- Oversee and execute financial operations of the UAE-regulated entity, including month-end close, reconciliations, and statutory accounts.
- Ensure full compliance with CBUAE, IFRS, VAT, ESR, AML, and audit requirements, acting as the primary finance contact with regulators.
- Prepare accurate and timely management reports, financial statements, and board packs with detailed commentary.
- Manage annual statutory audits and regulatory reviews, ensuring timely submissions and minimal findings.
- Implement and monitor robust internal controls (segregation of duties, approvals, reconciliations).
- Manage treasury and liquidity, including cash flow forecasting, intercompany flows, and funding requirements.
- Drive ERP/NetSuite adoption for automation, compliance, and accurate reporting.
- Build and mentor a local finance team while remaining actively involved in detailed execution.
Investment & Fundraising (30%)
- Support the Global CFO on equity and debt fundraising initiatives.
- Prepare financial models, valuation analyses, pitch decks, and due diligence packs.
- Engage with investors, banks, and advisors, representing the UAE entity during fundraising.
- Contribute to capital allocation strategy and investment validation for new initiatives.
- Strengthen investor relations through transparent reporting and communication.
