Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER | DUBAI, UAE

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: FinTech / Payments / Web3

Monthly Base Salary: USD 8,000–10,000

Additional Bonus: Equivalent to 4 months base salary (subject to applicable bonus terms)

Professional Qualifications: ACCA / CPA preferred

About The Opportunity

Moledao is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Finance Manager to join its team in Dubai.

We are seeking a finance professional with strong technical accounting expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership capabilities to oversee key financial functions in an international business environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, financial operations, and stakeholder management while leading a team of three finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS where relevant, and company financial policies.
• Improve financial reporting processes, accounting procedures, and operational efficiency.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and financial performance monitoring.
• Evaluate business initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
• Establish, implement, and strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely preparation of supporting documentation.
• Continuously improve financial governance and risk management practices.
• Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering
• Serve as a key finance contact for senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisers, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Provide financial guidance and support to internal business stakeholders.
• Communicate financial performance, risks, and recommendations to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a finance team of three professionals.
• Oversee task allocation, performance management, and the quality of financial deliverables.
• Promote accountability, professional integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Practical experience in budgeting, financial analysis, financial operations, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English, written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Dubai, UAE.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• ACCA, CPA, or equivalent internationally recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Previous experience supervising or managing a finance team.
• Experience in multinational companies or cross-border financial operations.
• Familiarity with IFRS and international financial reporting practices.
• Experience in FinTech, Payments, Web3, or technology-driven businesses.
• Experience supporting external audits, regulatory compliance, and financial process improvements.
  
  

WHY JOIN THIS OPPORTUNITY

Competitive Compensation

Monthly base salary of USD 8,000–10,000, plus an additional bonus equivalent to four months base salary, subject to applicable bonus terms.

International Career Exposure

Work in Dubai and gain exposure to international financial operations and cross-border business activities.

Leadership Responsibility

Lead a finance team of three professionals and take ownership of core financial operations and reporting.

Professional Growth

Apply your technical accounting expertise while developing your financial management and business partnering capabilities.

Business Impact

Work closely with management and contribute to financial governance, operational efficiency, and business decision-making.