Finance Manager

AI Acquisition; Remote; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global AI service provider is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to manage financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and compliance specific to UAE regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance roles, a strong understanding of IFRS, and be proficient in financial tools like Xero. This role offers the flexibility of a remote-first environment while providing competitive compensation and opportunities for impact within a high-growth organization.

Benefits

Remote-first environment with global collaboration

Competitive compensation with performance incentives

Ownership and impact within the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance roles, ideally in SaaS or high-growth environments.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks and IFRS.
• Ability to manage financial workflows and payment cycles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting, reporting, and controls across the organization.
• Develop budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations including VAT, ESR, and governance rules.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About AI Acquisition

AI Acquisition is a global AI service provider platform that combines a hybrid of Platform‑as‑a‑Service (PaaS) and an AI marketplace. It connects AI agencies with qualified enterprise opportunities at scale, delivering immediate value to agency customers and small and medium businesses worldwide. Through its AI Agency Incubator, AI Accelerator, and AI Agency Launchpad, the company provides systems, training, and support to help members achieve rapid success.

At the forefront of the $1.3 trillion AI revolution, AI Acquisition empowers its members to earn $500+ per hour with just a few clicks and helps them reach life‑changing wins, such as generating $60K in 17 days. The company offers a dynamic, remote, global work environment with a team dedicated to transforming lives.

What We Offer

• Remote‑first environment with global collaboration
• Opportunity to build and scale the finance function of a hyper‑growth AI company
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives
• Ownership, visibility, and impact within a rapidly expanding global organization

The Role

We are seeking a hands‑on, highly technical, and execution‑focused Finance Manager with strong accounting expertise and robust FP&A capabilities. The role requires a finance professional comfortable owning end‑to‑end financial operations, reporting, controls, and compliance across a global, remote‑first AI organization. You will manage all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance (UAE‑specific included), FP&A cycles, financial systems, and payment operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting: day‑to‑day accounting and month‑end close to ensure accurate, timely reporting; prepare financial statements under IFRS and UAE requirements; maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies; prepare management accounts, variance analyses, and internal reporting packs.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): develop budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning processes; build and maintain financial models to support strategic decision‑making; analyze KPIs, revenue trends, and SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, churn, CAC, LTV).
• Financial Controls & Compliance: implement and maintain strong internal financial controls; ensure compliance with UAE regulations including VAT, ESR, AML, and governance rules; liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Operations & Payments: oversee high‑volume payments, vendor management, and reconciliations; manage contractor payouts and commission structures; optimize cash flow, treasury processes, and working capital; monitor financial and operational risks.
• Systems & Tools: serve as a key user of finance systems (Xero strongly preferred); drive finance automation and optimization of workflows; collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Professional qualification preferred (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA); 5+ years in finance roles.
• Experience in SaaS/technology/high‑growth environments (subscription billing, revenue recognition).
• Strong technical accounting foundation and IFRS knowledge.
• FP&A experience in budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.
• Proficient in Xero and supporting finance tools; advanced Excel/Google Sheets capabilities.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks (VAT, ESR, compliance).
• Ability to manage payment cycles, reconciliations, and financial workflows.
• Process‑oriented with an automation mindset.
• Autonomous, proactive self‑starter comfortable working fully remote.
• Excellent communicator with cross‑functional stakeholder skills.
• High accuracy, strong attention to detail, and discipline.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Application

In your application, please include: CV / LinkedIn URL and a brief note outlining your experience in IFRS, UAE compliance, SaaS metrics, and financial systems (Xero preferred).