Finance Manager – Private Equity & Family Office | Dubai, UAE | In-Office

Metier Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in Dubai seeks a Finance Manager to oversee comprehensive financial operations across various entities. The role demands expertise in private equity and strong analytical skills to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance in a dynamic environment. A competitive salary and growth opportunities await the right candidate, who will work closely with senior leadership to drive financial accuracy and strategic insights.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Exposure to a high-growth investment platform

Collaborative, entrepreneurial working environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial accounting.
• Exposure to private equity, family office, asset management, or boutique investment firms.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting and consolidation for all entities.
• Prepare financial reports supporting investment analysis.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Advanced Excel

QuickBooks

Xero

Oracle

Job description

Finance Manager – Private Equity & Family Office

Finance Manager – Private Equity & Family Office

Metier Group Dubai, United Arab Emirates Apply now Posted 1 day ago In-Office Job Permanent AED15k - AED20k

Finance Manager – Private Equity & Family Office

Metier Group Dubai, United Arab Emirates Apply now

We are exclusively representing a growing investment platform backed by a prominent single-family office, with active holdings across private equity, real estate, and other alternative asset classes. Based in Dubai, the group operates a multi-entity structure and requires a highly capable Finance Manager to take full ownership of the group’s accounting and financial reporting functions.

The business environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and sophisticated. This role presents a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and investment decision-makers across a dynamic portfolio of assets.

Position Overview

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the financial operations and reporting activities of a private equity fund and its affiliated operating entities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in both accounting and investment-related reporting, ideally from a similar private capital or family office environment.

You will oversee end-to-end financial management processes including consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, VAT compliance, audit coordination, and the preparation of complex financial reports that support investment analysis and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting and consolidation for all entities within the group structure, including SPVs, holding companies, and investment vehicles.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare detailed P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements across all business units.
• Track and report on group-wide cash flow positions, bank reconciliations, and investment capital allocations.

Investment Reporting & Forecasting

• Collaborate with the investment and operations teams to collect inputs and prepare high-quality financial forecasts and budgeting models.
• Develop investor and board-level reporting materials with insights into fund performance, capital deployment, and returns.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment and provide recommendations to improve systems and processes.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with local tax (e.g. UAE VAT) and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, legal, and tax consultants to manage year-end audits, regulatory filings, and financial due diligence.
• Accurately account for related-party transactions, intercompany balances, and cross-border transfers.

Process Optimization

• Introduce best practices for financial efficiency and transparency, including digital tracking, documentation, and workflow automation where feasible.
• Help shape the finance function’s operating model in line with the long-term vision of the firm.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in lean environments and takes ownership of results. This is a role that combines strategic oversight with operational execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, preferably with exposure to private equity, family office, asset management, or boutique investment firms.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT regulations, and financial consolidation.
• Experience working with multi-entity structures and related-party transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Oracle, or similar).

Key Attributes:

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential data.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders across finance, investment, and operations.
• This is a full-time, office-based position in Dubai.
• Expected working hours are aligned with UAE business days.
• Daily workflow combines approximately 4.5 hours of time-sensitive tasks and 3.5 hours allocated to weekly, monthly, and quarterly responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package aligned with market rates and candidate experience.
• Exposure to a high-growth investment platform with diversified capital deployment strategies.
• Opportunity to work alongside visionary founders and senior investment professionals.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial working environment with the potential to take on more strategic responsibility over time.

Application Process

If you meet the above criteria and are looking to take the next step in your finance career within a dynamic investment environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV via eFinancialCareers. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for the next stage.

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