Finance | Senior Financial Controller | EMEA

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employee + depend

International environment

Team events and offsites

Job summary

Flowdesk is seeking a highly motivated Financial Controller to lead monthly management and annual statutory close for key group entities. You will collaborate with the group finance team and external advisers, ensuring robust controls and accurate reporting.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will drive process improvement, policy documentation, and compliance across statutory and tax obligations, in a dynamic market including crypto trading exposures.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with 5 years PQE.
• In-depth technical knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience with audit engagements.
• Regulatory and compliance landscape awareness, with crypto/trading exposure.
• Strong accounting systems skills, ideally NetSuite, plus MS/Google products.
• English language proficiency is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts for group entities.
• Ensure assets, liabilities, income and expenditure are properly accounted for.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, invoicing and collections.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Maintain general ledger, COA and supporting schedules.
• Document accounting policies and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and tax compliance.
• Lead year-end statutory accounts and audits with external parties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (5 PQE)

IFRS expertise

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Flowdesk's mission is to build a global financial institution for digital assets, one designed from the ground up for market integrity and efficiency.

To achieve this in a rapidly evolving market, we apply a disciplined, first-principles approach to everything we do. This approach is embedded in our core services, from institutional liquidity provision, trading solutions, OTC execution to our comprehensive treasury management offerings. This is how we cut through the noise and build robust and scalable systems across all our business lines.

We seek individuals who are driven by this systematic approach. Joining Flowdesk means you will be a key contributor in building and scaling a more transparent and efficient financial markets infrastructure.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Controller. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the monthly management and annual statutory reporting close of key group entities, as well as assisting with group consolidated reporting. You will be working closely with the group finance team and other key senior stakeholders in the wider company, as well as external partners and advisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently produce accurate monthly management accounts for assigned Group entities, ensuring comprehensive financial oversight and control. Assist with other group entities as required
• Ensure all financial elements (Assets, Liabilities, Income, and Expenditure) are correctly accounted for within a robust control environment
• Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and collecting outstanding payments
• Prepare and process journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including maintaining the general ledger, chart of accounts, and supporting schedules
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with Statutory, Regulatory, and Tax obligations
• Lead year end statutory accounts and audit, liaising with external parties as needed

Requirements

Background and experience

• Fully qualified Accountant with 5 years PQE
• In depth technical knowledge of IFRS
• Experience with audit engagements
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance landscapes, with the opportunity to build knowledge specific to both trading and crypto
• Strong skills and experience with accounting systems, ideally NetSuite, and advanced skills with Microsoft and/or Google products
• English language proficiency is mandatory

Skills And Personality

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects, often under tight time constraints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Company Culture & Values

• Take Action & Own the Mission
• Be of Service & Contribute
• Innovate, Create Value, & Be Courageous
• Act with Integrity & Respect

Benefits

• International environment (English is the main language)
• Health insurance employee + legal dependents
• Team events and offsites

Our process is consistent across all roles and is designed to assess genuine technical depth. Candidates should expect the following stages

• Stage 1 - Initial screening with TA (30')
• Stage 2 - Online Take-home assignement
• Stage 3 - Interview with the Group Financial Controller (60')
• Stage 4 - Interview with the Chief Financial Officer (30')

On the agenda, discussions rather than trick questions! These moments of exchange will allow you to understand how Flowdesk works and its values. But they are also (and above all) an opportunity for you to present your career path and your expectations for your next job!

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific needs to enable you to participate fully in the interview or assessment process (e.g., a sign language interpreter, extra time for a test, or an accessible location), please contact us to discuss how we can support you.