Finance Officer

Meraki Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in the UAE seeks a reliable Finance & Compliance Officer to manage financial operations and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The role includes overseeing cash management and vendor payments, maintaining statutory records, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance operations, treasury, or multi-entity compliance.
• Strong understanding of UAE banking procedures, payment systems, and regulatory practices.
• Familiar with ERP or finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure statutory compliance.
• Maintain statutory records and corporate documents for all group entities.
• Track daily cash and bank balances to ensure liquidity.
• Oversee vendor payments in line with payment cycles.
• Coordinate with various teams for smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Finance & Compliance Officer to manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure timely statutory compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions within the group. This role will play a key part in maintaining smooth payment operations, managing liquidity, coordinating across departments, and supporting the group’s administrative and regulatory needs.

Corporate Compliance & Administration

• Maintain and regularly update statutory records and corporate documents for all group entities.
• Liaise with PR teams, corporate secretaries, and administrative service providers across multiple jurisdictions (UAE, BVI, Singapore, etc.).
• Coordinate with legal and company secretarial teams to support compliance across different regions.

Banking & Cash Management

• Track and monitor daily cash and bank balances to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for designated accounts in a timely manner.
• Handle cheque payments, monitor dues, and initiate payment requests while resolving related queries.
• Ensure smooth operation of bank accounts, preventing transaction failures due to insufficient funds.
• Assist in preparing and regularly updating cash flow forecasts and projections.

Payments & Expense Management

• Oversee the use of school credit cards and track transactions for proper allocation across entities.
• Reconcile credit card statements and maintain clear audit trails for each transaction.
• Manage and process vendor payments in line with payment cycles and internal SLAs.
• Maintain well-organized records of all financial transactions, approvals, and supporting documents.
• Manage reimbursement claims from employees – validate, process, and ensure timely disbursement.
• Process and maintain accurate payment records for all utilities (DEWA, Empower, Logic Utilities, Etisalat, DU, etc.).

Interdepartmental Coordination & Process Improvement

• Coordinate closely with school finance, procurement, operations, and facilities teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with PR teams to validate service/payment requests and initiate payment workflows.
• Recommend improvements in reporting, payment processes, and reconciliation practices.
• Support automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Provide ad hoc support to management and handle special assignments as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance operations, treasury, or multi-entity compliance.
• Strong understanding of UAE banking procedures, payment systems, and regulatory practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP or finance systems.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with integrity.

Preferred Traits

• Strong multitasker who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.
• Process-driven with a problem-solving approach.
• Comfortable liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders.