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We are looking to hire a detail-oriented Accounting professional to support and strengthen our finance function as we scale. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the month-end close process, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including credit, treasury, and operations to ensure accurate accounting treatment across our products. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Key Responsibilities • Own the full set of books across all entities (AR, AP, GL, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany) • Run a clean month-end close on a 5-7 working-day calendar • Reconcile all bank, wallet, and payment processor accounts across AED, SAR, and USD • Manage loan portfolio accounting: profit recognition, fee amortization, write-offs, and IFRS 9 ECL provisioning • Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance commentary • Prepare UAE VAT and Corporate Tax returns; coordinate with external advisors • Lead external audits — own the PBC list and draft IFRS financial statements with disclosure notes • Maintain accounting policies, the chart of accounts, and process documentation • Partner with credit, treasury, and operations on accounting treatment for new products What are we Looking for Experience • 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in fintech, financial services, or a high-growth environment • Solid understanding of IFRS, with exposure to financial instruments and provisioning concepts (e.g., IFRS 9) • Hands-on experience with month-end close and maintaining the full set of accounts (AR, AP, GL) • Experience with bank reconciliations and multi-currency environments • Exposure to loan/financing accounting, revenue or profit recognition, and accruals is a plus • Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors • Exposure to VAT / corporate tax compliance or working with external advisors is a plus Skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Fast learner with the ability to apply new knowledge effectively • Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a dynamic team environment • Independent and proactive mindset; thrives in a fast-moving environment. Show more Show less
3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in fintech, financial services, or a high-growth environment. Solid understanding of IFRS, with exposure to financial instruments and provisioning concepts (e.g., IFRS 9). Hands-on experience with month-end close and maintaining the full set of accounts (AR, AP, GL). Experience with bank reconciliations and multi-currency environments. Exposure to loan/financing accounting, revenue or profit recognition, and accruals is a plus. Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors. Exposure to VAT / corporate tax compliance or working with external advisors is a plus.
Own the full set of books across all entities (AR, AP, GL, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany). Run a clean month-end close on a 5-7 working-day calendar. Reconcile all bank, wallet, and payment processor accounts across AED, SAR, and USD. Manage loan portfolio accounting: profit recognition, fee amortization, write-offs, and IFRS 9 ECL provisioning. Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance commentary. Prepare UAE VAT and Corporate Tax returns; coordinate with external advisors. Lead external audits — own the PBC list and draft IFRS financial statements with disclosure notes. Maintain accounting policies, the chart of accounts, and process documentation. Partner with credit, treasury, and operations on accounting treatment for new products.
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