Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading fintech firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with VARA regulations in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management in the fast-evolving crypto brokerage industry. The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of VARA compliance, and work with external auditors. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse, innovative team.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Employee stock options

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive culture

Impact on financial aspects for millions

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in financial management, audit or regulatory compliance, preferably in crypto fintech or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of VARA regulations and Dubai's virtual asset compliance framework.
• Background in financial audits, regulatory reporting or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with VARA financial regulations.
• Implement robust internal financial controls to mitigate risks.
• Lead internal and external audits ensuring financial records are accurate.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Monitor crypto and fiat liquidity to ensure efficient capital management.
• Manage financial obligations under VARA's crypto asset framework.

Skills

Proficiency in IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting

Strong analytical skills

Experience working with external auditors and regulators

Ability to operate in a fast-moving regulatory landscape

Education

CPA, ACCA or other relevant finance/audit certifications

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 we’d love to hear from you!

Required Experience

Senior IC