Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Klickl Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai is seeking a seasoned finance leader to develop global strategies and optimize capital structure. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in finance, including significant roles as CFO or VP Finance. Bilingual proficiency in Chinese and executive-level English is mandatory, alongside expertise in IPOs and M&As. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead teams and manage compliance with international regulations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in finance leadership, with 5+ years as CFO/VP Finance.
• Experience in IPO/M&A and major financing rounds.
• Proficient in US GAAP/IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Develop global financial strategies and optimize capital structure.
• Lead equity/debt financing, M&A, and investor relations.
• Ensure multijurisdictional compliance and manage crossborder tax structures.

Skills

Bilingual Proficiency in Chinese and English

Leadership in Finance

IPO/M&A Experience

Financial Reporting Expertise

Tax Optimization Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/ACCA/CFA

Job description

Develop global financial strategies, optimize capital structure, and support international business scaling.

Core Focus: Lead equity/debt financing (VC/PE/IPO), M&A, and investor relations; oversee roadshows and deal negotiations;

Design and implement FX risk mitigation frameworks.

Ensure multijurisdictional compliance (US GAAP/IFRS), manage crossborder tax structures and deferred tax planning;

Steer external audits for public companies to secure unqualified opinions.

4. Regulatory & Audit Engagement

Serve as primary liaison with regulators (e.g., SEC, HKMA, MAS), strengthen internal controls for SOX compliance;

Establish AML and financial licensing (e.g., EMI, VASP) compliance systems.

5. Business Partnership & Team Development

Build finance BP functions to drive commercial decisions, lead global finance teams (Accounting/Tax/Treasury/FP&A).

Mandatory Requirements

Bilingual Proficiency: Native Chinese & executive-level English (for board communications and financial reporting);

Holistic Experience:

15+ years in finance leadership, 5+ years as CFO/VP Finance in public or unicorn companies;

Hands on experience in IPO/M&A/major financing rounds (Series B+);

Core Expertise:

Mastery of international financial reporting (US GAAP/IFRS) and multijurisdiction tax optimization;

Proven track record in financial licensing (e.g., PCI DSS) and cryptoasset regulation (e.g., FATF Travel Rule);

Industry Preference: FinTech, Payment, Web3/Blockchain, Crossborder Ecommerce;

Education: Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, CPA/ACCA/CFA required.

Advantages

Big 4 audit background (PwC, EY, KPMG, Deloitte);

Experience in cryptoasset balance sheet management;

Led financing/M&A deals exceeding $100M.

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