Finance Manager

Set2recruit LTD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Set2recruit LTD seeks a Finance Manager to join a fast-paced, government-backed scale-up in Abu Dhabi. You will drive the finance function, deliver month-end close, budgeting and forecasts, and provide strategic financial insight to directors and stakeholders.

The role requires 5–10 years in UAE finance with regulatory knowledge and 2–3 years in start-ups, plus VAT and corporate tax familiarity. UAE relocation or existing residency preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of finance experience in the UAE with regulatory knowledge.
• 2–3 years in a start-up/scale-up and building the finance function.
• Hands-on month-end close, reporting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Practical UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance experience.
• Experience presenting reporting to boards, investors or government stakeholders.
• Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and controls.
• Accounting qualification desired but not mandatory.
• Based in Abu Dhabi/Dubai or willing to relocate within the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Drive the finance function forward and support the directors and team.
• Prepare reporting for boards, investors or government stakeholders.
• Oversee month-end close, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Finance management

Month-end close

Management reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

UAE VAT knowledge

Corporate tax compliance

Board reporting

Accounting systems implementation

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Manager - For exciting fast paced scale up - (Government backed)

If you enjoy being part of something and being in a fast paced team with lots of challenges....

This is a exciting technology team and need someone to help drive this Finance element forward and support the directors and team.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 5–10 years’ finance experience in the UAE, with strong working knowledge of local regulation and tax
• 2–3 years in a start-up or scale-up environment, ideally helping build the finance function from an early stage
• Hands-on experience across month-end close, management reporting, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting
• Practical experience with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance
• Comfortable preparing reporting for boards, investors, or government stakeholders
• Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and financial controls
• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent) would be nice to have but not necessary.
• Currently based in Abu Dhabi/Dubai or able to relocate within the UAE

Strong english, great communication skills and with a background ideally both in the UAE and outside the region with at least 2-3 years of start up/scale up experience