We are hiring a Senior Finance Executive (Operations & Reporting) for a hands-on finance role within a regulated financial services environment. This is an execution-focused position, ideal for a mid-level finance professional who enjoys working directly with numbers, reconciliations, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities :
Accounting Operations & Month-End Close
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities under CFO supervision.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
- Maintain accurate general ledger records in accordance with IFRS.
- Ensure all entries are properly supported with documentation and audit trails.
Reconciliations & Data Integrity
- Perform detailed reconciliations including:
- Bank and cash accounts
- Custody and investment accounts
- Inter company balances
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Balance sheet control accounts
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies independently.
- Maintain clean, reliable financial data across systems and reports.
Financial Reporting Support
- Prepare financial schedules, working papers, and supporting documents.
- Support preparation of management reports and IFRS financial statements.
- Assist in responding to external auditor and regulator queries.
- Maintain documentation required for audits and regulatory inspections.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
- Support budget preparation and ongoing budget vs actual tracking.
- Prepare variance analysis with clear, data-driven explanations.
- Maintain financial models, reporting files, and analytical schedules.
- Provide accurate financial inputs to support management decision-making.
Cash, Payments & Operational Finance
- Prepare payment runs and support treasury and banking operations.
- Monitor receivables, payable, and expense controls.
- Track cash movements and support cash flow reporting.
- Ensure proper controls over payment processing and approvals.
Tax & Regulatory Support
- Assist with corporate tax, VAT, and statutory filings where applicable.
- Support regulatory reporting requirements (e.g. SCA, DFSA, ADGM) under guidance.
- Liaise with external advisors as instructed by the CFO.
Systems & Process Discipline
- Work directly on the finance ERP/accounting system.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and proper system usage.
- Support process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
- Follow internal control procedures and segregation of duties strictly.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of relevant accounting/finance experience
- Strong exposure to reconciliations, closing, and reporting
- IFRS knowledge and strong Excel skills
- Experience in asset management, investments, or regulated financial services is a plus
- Accounting degree required; ACCA/CMA/CPA preferred
