Finance Manager

Beyond ONE; Oman; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond ONE in Oman is seeking a Finance Lead to manage financial control and compliance for Friendi Pay. This role involves preparing management reports, overseeing audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of relevant finance experience, including strong IFRS knowledge and the ability to lead audits. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required along with a professional qualification like ACCA or CA.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive finance experience including audit and IFRS reporting.
• Strong technical IFRS knowledge and hands-on experience leading external audits.
• English fluency required; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, reporting and compliance functions for Friendi Pay.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and track financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and manage audit processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Audit management

ERP experience

Vendor payments

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Professional qualification (ACCA, CA, CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Role Summary

Lead the financial control, reporting and compliance function for Friendi Pay. Own the integrity of the books, deliver timely statutory and regulatory reporting, and act as the primary finance contact for auditors and the Central Bank of Oman.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Reporting & Performance Review
  • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis against budget and prior period.
  • Run the monthly financial review with the CEO and leadership team covering P&L, balance sheet, cash and key drivers.
  • Review departmental spend against budget and engage budget owners on overruns.
  • Track monthly revenue, cost and contribution margin by product and corridor.
  • Lead the annual budgeting cycle and maintain a rolling 12‑month forecast.
  • Prepare the finance section of the quarterly board pack including actuals, forecast and KPI commentary.
  • Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews and ensure all material balances are substantiated.
• Financial Control
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close in line with IFRS.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
  • Prepare statutory financial statements and ensure alignment with management reporting.
  • Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies and finance governance.
• Reporting
  • Prepare and submit all required returns applicable to a Payment Service Provider.
  • Ensure full compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Act as the finance point of contact with Group on financial matters and respond to required queries.
• Audit Management
  • Lead the external audit end to end and act as primary contact for the auditor.
  • Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
  • Address technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, leases, IFRS16 and impairment.
  • Drive timely audit closure and resolution of audit findings.
• Accounts Payable, Invoicing & Vendor Payments
  • Oversee vendor payments approval workflows and contract alignment.
  • Manage invoicing, billing and customer partner receivables.
  • Monitor cost discipline and approve payment runs in line with delegation of authority.
• Tax & Statutory Compliance
  • Manage corporate tax, VAT and withholding tax filings.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations in Oman.
• Process Systems & Governance
  • Improve financial reporting.
  • Drive automation and standardisation across the finance function.
  • Establish and maintain finance policies, procedures and controls.
• Team & Stakeholder Management
  • Manage and develop the finance and accounting team.
  • Partner with operations, compliance, technology and commercial teams to ensure data accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive finance experience, including audit, control and IFRS reporting.
• Prior experience in audit, banking or regulated financial services; fintech or PSP exposure is a plus.
• Strong technical IFRS knowledge.
• Hands‑on experience leading external audits.
• Working knowledge of CBO regulatory reporting (preferred).
• Strong ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle or equivalent).
• High attention to detail, strong ownership and ability to operate to deadlines.
• English fluency required; Arabic an advantage.