Remote Accounting Lead for Tokenized Equity (Crypto)

Coinbase; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 504,000 - 530,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Tokenized Equities product in Abu Dhabi. You will own the accounting and reporting model from inception, coordinating with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and regulators to ensure robust controls and accurate financials.

You will build the framework for token issuance, ensure FSRA compliance, and lead IFRS/US GAAP analyses while aligning with external auditors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CA or similar strongly preferred.
• Experience in regulated settings (capital markets, broker-dealer, exchange, custody, digital assets).
• Experience working directly with a financial regulator — inquiries, exams, or filings.
• Proven ability to apply accounting rules to new or complex products.
• Experience building new finance processes for a new product, entity, or regulatory regime.
• Strong controls mindset and ability to shape system design before launch.
• Clear communication skills in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Familiarity with the FSRA regulatory framework and rulebook.
• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots in daily workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build the accounting model from the ground up — token issuance, redemption, asset tracking, intercompany flows, close process.
• Own regulatory compliance and reporting to the FSRA for this business; liaise with regulator to ensure understanding of rules and robust reporting.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Treasury, FP&A, and Finance Data to ensure accurate, controlled, scalable flows.
• Sign off on flow of funds, posting rules, account setup, ledger structure, reconciliations, and reporting before launch.
• Lead accounting analysis for new structures under US GAAP and IFRS, including dividends and balance sheet treatment.
• Build the reporting framework for the issuer entity, including annual IFRS financials, local filings, and external audit support.
• Set up a control environment for a regulated launch — audit trails, books and records, data integrity across on-chain/off-chain systems.
• Identify accounting, controls, and reporting risks early and assign owners and plans.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Regulated environment

Regulator liaison

New product accounting

Finance process design

Controls mindset

Clear communication

FSRA familiarity

AI tooling usage

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA preferred

Job description

Coinbase is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Tokenized Equities product in Abu Dhabi. You will own the accounting and reporting model from inception, coordinating with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and regulators to ensure robust controls and accurate financials.

You will build the framework for token issuance, ensure FSRA compliance, and lead IFRS/US GAAP analyses while aligning with external auditors and regulators.