Finance and People Operations Specialist

Loft Orbital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the space industry as a Finance and People Operations Specialist in Abu Dhabi. This role blends finance operations with people support, overseeing budgeting, payroll, and compliance tasks. The successful candidate will have a solid finance background combined with exceptional organizational skills, making a direct impact on the company’s internal operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Strong grasp of accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with UAE tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance activities including data entry and invoice processing.
• Prepare monthly reports for senior leadership.
• Support audits and compliance in collaboration with auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Organizational discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Xero

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Finance and People Operations Specialist

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About the Role:

We’re looking for a proactive and detail driven Finance & People Operations Specialist to join our fast-paced team. This role blends core financial operations with people support, making it perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of numbers and people. You’ll play a critical role in keeping our internal systems running smoothly, from payment processes and budgeting to payroll support and employee documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations:
• Oversee day-to-day finance activities including data entry, invoice processing, expense tracking, reimbursements, petty cash, and general account reconciliations
• Prepare and submit payment requisition forms, ensuring complete and organized documentation
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records and collaborate with external accountants for timely transaction entries
• Track and manage company budgets, flagging variances and supporting data-informed decisions
• Prepare monthly reports (budget vs. actuals, cash flow statements, variance analyses) for senior leadership
• Support audits, VAT filings, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with auditors and tax consultants
• Continuously improve internal finance processes and controls
• Use platforms such as Xero, Alaan, Expensify, NetSuite and Excel to streamline financial data and reporting
• People Operations Support:
• Work closely with People team to support accurate payroll processing in coordination with payroll providers
• Handle employee reimbursements, bank letters, salary transfer documentation, and insurance-related paperwork
• Maintain confidential employee records, ensuring up-to-date documentation for payroll, visa, and compliance
• Assist with visa renewals, employee letters, and government portal documentation where needed
• Act as a liaison between People, Finance, and PRO agencies to support smooth cross-functional execution
  
  
  

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–6 years of experience in finance or accounting roles
• Strong grasp of accounting standards, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Familiarity with UAE tax regulations, audit cycles, compliance frameworks and UAE Labor law
• Excellent organizational discipline and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and act on financial dataConfident working independently and meeting tight deadlines
• Based in the UAE
• Fluency in English is required
  
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Have experience with Oracle Netsuite
• Enjoy bringing structure to fast-moving environments
• Feel just as comfortable in Excel as you do coordinating with teams
• Have a bias for action and a “how can I help?” attitude
• Believe good operations are the backbone of great businesses
  
  
  

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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