Finance Associate

Pnyx Hill; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Global multicultural environment

Growth beyond office management

International operations exposure

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Pnyx Hill, a rapidly expanding boutique advisory firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Finance Associate to manage day-to-day financial operations and support clients with financial and regulatory reporting.

This hands-on role emphasizes IFRS reporting, budgeting, rolling forecasts, audits, and regulatory submissions across multiple jurisdictions, with clear growth potential as the Group expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial management roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience preparing full financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reporting.
• Experience with capital adequacy, liquidity monitoring, and prudential reporting in regulated financial services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across Group entities, including G/L maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports per IFRS.
• Develop and manage strategic financial dashboards (P&L, cash flow, liquidity, working capital).
• Own the Group Business Plan and coordinate external audits, tax filings, VAT, and statutory reporting.
• Design and improve financial policies, controls, and risk management frameworks; ensure data quality and transparency.

Skills

Strong communication

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pnyx Hill is a rapidly scaling international boutique advisory firm specializing in Strategy, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). We support organizations operating in regulated industries including financial services, digital assets, Web3 and blockchain, insurance, healthcare, and technology.

Drawing inspiration from the historic Pnyx Hill in Athens, our firm is built on the principles of strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and long-term partnerships.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a growing presence in Dubai, Astana, Nicosia, Athens, and other emerging markets, Pnyx Hill connects dynamic jurisdictions to deliver seamless advisory experiences across borders.

We are dedicated to helping organizations achieve sustainable growth, manage regulatory and reputational risk, and execute strategic objectives through high-impact advisory services.

Role Description

The Finance Associate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the Group while also supporting selected clients with financial and regulatory reporting requirements.

This is a hands-on role focused on financial reporting, control, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory-aligned financial support. The position offers increasing responsibility and growth opportunities as the Group continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Finance

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across Group entities, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS and applicable local requirements.

Develop and manage strategic financial dashboards for the Group, including consolidated and entity-level:

Profit and Loss performance

Cash flow position

Liquidity management

Working capital monitoring

Profitability analysis

Budget versus actual performance

Rolling forecasts

Cost structure analysis

Other key financial KPIs required for leadership reporting and decision-making

Own and continuously update the Group Business Plan, ensuring financial projections, growth assumptions, investment requirements, revenue targets, and cost structures remain accurate, aligned with Group strategy, and ready for leadership, shareholder, and investor review.

Coordinate external audits, tax filings, VAT preparation and submissions, and statutory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions in collaboration with external advisors.

Design, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, controls, and risk management frameworks to support a growing multi-entity organization.

Ensure data quality, consistency, and transparency across financial systems and reporting structures.

Client Finance & Regulatory Support

Assist clients with the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.

Support clients in monitoring capital adequacy, liquidity, and prudential metrics in line with regulatory requirements.

Assist with the preparation of regulatory and prudential financial reports and submissions.

Support client teams in implementing accounting processes and internal control frameworks.

Liaise with auditors, regulators, and advisors on routine finance and reporting matters.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is mandatory.

3–5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial management roles, preferably within regulated financial services, advisory firms, or multi-entity environments.

Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience preparing full financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reporting.

Solid understanding of capital adequacy, liquidity monitoring, and prudential reporting requirements within regulated financial services.

Demonstrated experience implementing and operating financial controls, policies, and risk management frameworks.

High level of accuracy, integrity, discretion, and reliability.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with leadership teams, clients, auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Proficiency in accounting and reporting systems, including advanced Excel skills.

Familiarity with regulatory reporting platforms is considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based career progression.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic business operations.
• A collaborative and professional global and multicultural working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond traditional office management responsibilities.
• Exposure to international, multi-jurisdictional business operations.
• Long-term growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding advisory firm.