CFO- Fintech

About the Role
This position focuses on comprehensive client portfolio management, ensuring that client onboarding and monthly processes are executed seamlessly while maintaining strong client relationships across a range of industries. You will be responsible for maintaining high-quality standards in VAT and Corporate Tax filings and will play a crucial role in providing leadership support during managerial absences. This role also emphasizes innovation and process improvement, where you will lead initiatives for automation and enhancements in workflow efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Client Portfolio Management: Own end-to-end client onboarding, monthly close processes, and VAT/CT filings.
• Leadership Support: Provide seamless coverage during Manager's leave, ensuring uninterrupted client service.
• Process Innovation: Champion automation tool rollouts and spearhead process improvements across the team.
• Technical Execution: Handle journal entries, reconciliations, and compliance work across multiple accounting platforms.
• Client Relations: Maintain confident, professional relationships across diverse industry verticals.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: ACCA/ACA/CA completed or in the final stages.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years solid UAE accounting & tax experience across multiple industries.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with cloud accounting platforms (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo, Xero) and advanced Excel skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong UAE VAT & Corporate Tax expertise with independent filing capability.
• Mindset: Startup-ready with a genuine "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude—comfortable owning detailed work while eyeing bigger responsibilities.
• Client-Facing Skills: Confident, articulate communication style for efficient interaction with diverse stakeholders.