Finance Manager

Starkflow; Dubai; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is hiring a Finance Manager in Dubai. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with VARA, and implementing financial controls in a fast-paced crypto brokerage environment. Candidates should have 5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of financial regulations. A competitive salary and inclusive culture are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Employee stock options

Opportunities for professional growth

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in financial management, audit, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of VARA regulations and compliance framework.
• Background in financial audits or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with VARA financial regulations.
• Implement robust internal financial controls.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Oversee financial statements and audit reports.
• Monitor crypto and fiat liquidity.
• Coordinate with tax advisors and compliance officers.

Skills

IFRS accounting standards

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Experience with external auditors

Knowledge of VARA regulations

Education

CPA

ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks

Cognos

Hyperion

Job description

Hello All

Greetings from Starkflow!

We are currently hiring for a Finance Manager for one of our hiring partner for a Full Time role in Dubai.

Job Type : Permanent Remote

Job Title : Finance Manager

Job Location : Dubai Remote

Years of experience : 5 years

Role Overview :

As a Finance Manager you will oversee clients financial operations ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements particularly VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) in Dubai.

Your primary responsibilities will include financial reporting internal controls and audit management ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards for virtual asset businesses. You will collaborate closely with senior management to enhance financial processes and maintain robust financial systems ensuring operations remain efficient and compliant in the fastevolving crypto brokerage industry.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting : Ensure full compliance with VARA financial regulations overseeing reporting obligations and working closely with auditors and regulators.
• Financial Controls & Risk Management : Implement robust internal financial controls to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
• Audit & Governance : Lead internal and external audits ensuring financial records are transparent accurate and aligned with UAE regulatory expectations.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting : Oversee the preparation of financial statements reconciliations and audit reports in compliance with IFRS and VARA standards.
• Treasury & Liquidity Management : Monitor crypto and fiat liquidity to ensure efficient capital management and regulatory compliance.
• Tax & Compliance Coordination : Work with tax advisors legal teams and compliance officers to manage financial obligations under VARAs crypto asset framework.

Qualifications and Requirements :

• 5 years of experience in financial management audit or regulatory compliance preferably in crypto fintech or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of VARA regulations and Dubais virtual asset compliance framework.
• Background in financial audits regulatory reporting or risk management within a highly regulated environment.
• CPA ACCA or other relevant finance / audit certifications are highly preferred.

Skills :

• Proficiency in IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Experience working with external auditors regulators and compliance teams.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to operate in a fastmoving regulatory landscape.

What We Offer :

• A competitive salary package and performancebased bonuses with employee stock options.
• A globally distributed team with a diverse and inclusive culture.
• The opportunity to impact the financial aspect of millions of people in the region.
• A collaborative and feedbackdriven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to be part of an innovative company at the cutting edge of the crypto industry.
• Play a key role in shaping financial compliance for a leading crypto brokerage under VARA regulation.
• Work in Dubai one of the worlds fastestgrowing crypto hubs.

If you have a strong audit and regulatory finance background and are excited to work at the intersection of crypto and compliance wed love to hear from you!

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Dealership Experience, QuickBooks, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1