Senior Financial Officer

Location: DIFC, Dubai
Salary: AED 20,000 – 25,000 per month

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN THE UAE

About the Firm

We are an established financial services - Investment firm based in DIFC, operating in a regulated, international environment. 

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Financial Officer to take ownership of financial oversight, reporting integrity, and regulatory compliance. This is a senior-level role suited to a technically strong, commercially aware finance professional who is comfortable operating within a small team structure.

The role requires both strategic thinking and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

• Monitor liquidity, cash flow, and capital adequacy

• Ensure compliance with DIFC regulatory requirements and UAE Corporate Tax & VAT

• Coordinate external audits and liaise with regulators

• Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks

• Support board-level reporting and senior management decision-making

• Assist with financial structuring and cross-border transactions where relevant

Candidate Profile

• Recognized professional qualification (ACCA, CA, CPA, CFA or equivalent)

• 7+ years’ experience in financial services, asset management, brokerage, banking, fintech, or regulated environments

• Experience working within international financial centres such as DIFC, ADGM, UK, Europe, North America or other regulated jurisdictions preferred

• Strong technical accounting capability combined with commercial acumen

• Comfortable operating in a lean team environment with direct senior exposure

We welcome applications from qualified professionals with diverse international experience who can bring a global perspective and strong technical expertise to the role.

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