Senior Associate – Finance and Accounting

Salt Digital Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is searching for a Senior Associate – Finance & Accounting to support finance operations and reporting on a global scale. This role includes being appointed as the designated Finance Officer under DFSA regulations, ensuring prudential compliance and overseeing regulatory submissions.

The ideal candidate will manage financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and audits while maintaining compliance with IFRS and all internal policies. This position is critical to ensuring the firm's financial stability and governance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure accurate and timely insights.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting for stakeholders.
• Manage cash flow and financial risks.
• Lead annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and regulations.

Job description

My client is looking for a Senior Associate – Finance & Accounting, to support all finance operations and reporting globally. The successful candidate will also be appointed as the firm’s Designated Finance Officer under the DFSA regulatory framework, responsible for prudential compliance and regulatory submissions to the DFSA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure accurate and timely insights.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS/GAAP, financial regulations, and company policies.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risks to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Lead annual audits and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ownership of Regulatory reporting and quarterly and annual submissions.
• Ensure accurate financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, tax filings, VAT filings and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain robust internal controls, corporate governance, and financial policies to mitigate risks.
• Drive adherence to local, regional, and international financial compliance standards.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of the firm’s Designated Finance Officer, including preparation and submission of prudential returns via the DFSA’s EPRS system and monitoring of capital adequacy in line with PIB module requirements.
• Ensure reconciliation and segregation of client monies from firm funds in accordance with DFSA rules.