Director of Finance

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The ideal candidate will possess an ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification and have senior finance leadership experience within a CFD, forex, or online trading brokerage. Direct experience with UAE regulatory reporting, client money rules (SCA and/or DFSA/ADGM frameworks), leading external audit relationships, and managing a finance team through growth are essential. Strong working knowledge of IFRS and multi-entity consolidation is also required.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Accounting & Audit Company Industry Finance, Investment & Asset Management About us We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. We are hiring a Director of Finance to own all finance activity across our UAE operations - a region spanning both regulated and non-regulated entities as the business scales in the Middle East. You'll be the senior finance authority for the UAE, carrying direct regulatory exposure and acting as the primary finance counterpart for regulators, auditors, banks and group leadership. This is a hands-on regional leadership role: you'll combine financial control, regulatory reporting, treasury oversight and audit management with the people leadership of a local finance team, giving the UAE business a single point of financial control as it grows. 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. Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. Apply Now