Location – Dubai

Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 AED per month

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage the full scope of financial, tax, legal, governance, and administrative functions within a single-principal family office. This individual will act as a trusted advisor to the Shareholders and CEO, providing strategic financial oversight while ensuring regulatory compliance, wealth preservation, and efficient management across both corporate entities and personal structures.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Oversee the full finance function across multiple entities.
• Prepare annual financial statements and coordinate external audits, ensuring timely statutory filings.
• Deliver monthly reporting, including management accounts, budget vs. actuals, cash flow, and asset performance.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Manage treasury activities, including banking relationships, liquidity planning, and working capital.
• Monitor funding requirements and overall liquidity across entities.

Personal & Shareholder Support

• Provide confidential support on personal financial matters.
• Prepare regular reporting on expenses, liquidity, and funding requirements.
• Coordinate banking, investment, and administrative matters.
• Support long-term financial planning and structuring initiatives.

Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Oversee tax compliance across relevant jurisdictions, including filings and payments.
• Coordinate with external advisors on corporate and personal tax matters.
• Support tax planning initiatives to optimise overall tax position within legal frameworks.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions and maintain proper documentation.

Legal Governance & Compliance

• Manage company formations, restructurings, and corporate records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate governance documentation, including resolutions and records.
• Manage relationships with external advisors and service providers.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and risk management frameworks.

HR & Administrative Oversight

• Oversee payroll, employee benefits, and compliance with employment regulations.
• Manage end-of-service processes and related documentation.
• Support administrative operations and ensure alignment with budgets and policies.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Professionally qualified (CPA, ACCA, or CA), with Big 4 training preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ progressive experience in finance, ideally within private wealth or family office environments.
• Solid understanding of cross-border tax matters, with exposure to U.S. tax considered advantageous.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication abilities.