Finance Controller

Function:
This is a key role in a well-established fintech that is scaling for growth. The position covers the important areas that a
Finance Lead would take on but also includes ownership of the growing operational department, with a focus on day-to day processes and procedures, improvements of these and ways they can be streamlined. Aimed at an individual with a
strong financial grasp but who also wants to take on a wider mandate and own the operational aspect too.

Responsibilities & Skills:
* Preparing timely and accurate management and statutory accounts and ad hoc reports in line with reporting
deadlines
* Financial reporting as required to management and Group ownership
* Ensuring effective financial controls are in place and full compliance with regulations
* Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing for partner bank contracts
* Completing / managing tax returns
* Completing all DFSA / DIFC / CMA / SAMA reporting as required
* Management of the finance and operations team
* Proactively leading system and process improvements
* Working with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations / reporting deadlines
* Liaising with and supporting other areas of the business as required
Requirements
* ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualification, preferably trained in practice with industry experience
* Good fundamental accounting and Tax/VAT knowledge
* Strong IT skills, extensive Excel proficiency
* Ability to grasp and analyse complex detail whilst still seeing the bigger picture
* Demonstrable team leadership and managerial skills
* Team player and willingness to build relationships and get involved at all levels in the organization
* Enthusiasm and commitment to work the hours required to meet reporting deadlines
* Understanding and experience of Internal Control

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