Finance Associate

MishiPay; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MishiPay is hiring for a finance operations role in Dubai. The team supports monthly close, reporting, and compliance across regions. You will work with external consultants, automate processes, and assist with investor reporting and fundraising materials.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in finance operations, a strong accounting background, and proficiency in Excel/Sheets and Xero. Startup experience is preferred for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience within a finance operations or accounting role.
• Startup, scale-up, or fast-paced environment experience preferred.
• Part-qualified CA/ACCA, or strong accounting background.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets capability.
• Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Good understanding of core accounting principles and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close and reporting process including journals reconciliations and assistance with management accounts.
• Support compliance activities and statutory filings across multiple regions, coordinating with external consultants and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to increase operational efficiency.
• Assist with audit preparation, investor reporting, and ad-hoc finance projects.
• Contribute to board packs, quarterly reporting materials, and wider business reporting.
• Support commercial finance activities including customer pricing and deal support.
• Review contracts and understand revenue implications.
• Track subscription transaction and revenue-related metrics.
• Gain exposure to multi-entity and cross-border finance operations.
• Support payment flow reconciliations and operational finance processes.
• Coordinate with external partners such as tax advisors, payroll providers, auditors, and consultants to ensure timely delivery of workstreams.
• Work closely with leadership on financial modelling, KPI tracking and performance analysis.
• Fundraising support and investor-related materials.
• Develop scalable finance processes and controls.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Part-qualified CA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close and reporting process including journals reconciliations and assistance with management accounts
• Support compliance activities and statutory filings across multiple regions, coordinating with external consultants and ensuring deadlines are met
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to increase operational efficiency
• Assist with audit preparation, investor reporting, and ad-hoc finance projects
• Contribute to board packs, quarterly reporting materials, and wider business reporting
• Support commercial finance activities including customer pricing and deal support
• Review contracts and understand revenue implications
• Track subscription transaction and revenue‑related metrics
• Gain exposure to multi‑entity and cross‑border finance operations
• Support payment flow reconciliations and operational finance processes
• Coordinate with external partners such as tax advisors, payroll providers, auditors, and consultants to ensure timely delivery of workstreams
• Work closely with leadership on financial modelling, KPI tracking and performance analysis
• Fundraising support and investor‑related materials
• Develop scalable finance processes and controls

Qualifications

• 2‑4 years of experience within a finance operations or accounting role
• Previous experience within a startup, scale‑up, or fast‑paced environment preferred
• Part‑qualified CA/ACCA, or strong accounting background
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets capability
• Experience using Xero or similar cloud‑based accounting platforms
• Good understanding of core accounting principles and finance processes

What Will Make You Successful in This Role

• Proactive and solutions‑oriented approach
• Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Strong organisational and follow‑up skills
• Ability to work effectively within fast‑changing environments
• Strong attention to detail alongside commercial awareness
• Interest in the operational and commercial side of finance, not solely accounting processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders