Manager Finance- ACCA/CA Qualified

  • Contract
  • Dubai
  • Posted on January 28, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES
 Manage partner and merchant settlements, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
 Conduct regular reconciliation of payments and resolve any discrepancies in a timely
manner. Close monthly books and report the financial performance with commentary.
 Manage bank reconciliations and float for the overall wallet product as per regulations.
 Support the Treasury function.
 Gather and analyse financial data to prepare comprehensive business requirement
reports.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate
them into actionable requirements.
 Ensure that business requirement reports align with the company’s strategic objectives
and financial goals.
 Manage ‘business finance’ in close coordination with Heads of business and the Finance
Department to monitor the key performance metrics of business.
 Support financial evaluation of new business proposals as may be put forth by the
Manager – Finance Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer business from time to time.
 Manage and maintain the integrity of the Company’s books of accounts and MIS,
ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial data.
 Ensure implementation of procedures and controls to protect financial records from
unauthorised access, tampering and misuse.
 File the required returns accurately, and in a timely manner in compliance with all
applicable regulatory reporting requirements and accounting standards.
 Generate regular MIS reports for senior management to aid in decision-making and
strategic planning.
 Implement improvements to the MIS to enhance efficiency and accuracy, in
coordination with the Group MIS team.
 Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and industry standards.
 Identify and mitigate financial risks through effective monitoring and control
mechanisms.
 Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
 Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, merchants, and internal
stakeholders.
 Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and
collaboration on finance-related matters.
 Any additional tasks as required by the immediate line of authority.
E. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
 Personal Integrity and Honesty
 Teamwork and Professionalism
 Leadership Skills
 Self-driven
 Attention to detail
F. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
 Chartered Accountant (CA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or
professional certification (e.g. CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst, CPA- Certified Public
Accountant) is required.
G. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
 Minimum 8 years of experience in finance operations, with a focus on digital
payments or payment processing.
H. CORE COMPETENCIES.
 Strong understanding of digital payment systems, financial risk management, financial
reconciliation and settlement processes.
 Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and MIS reporting.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.