Finance & Accounting Manager (Investor Readiness)

2welv Management Consultancy and Training; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy is seeking a skilled financial controller to manage accounting and financial governance. The role involves ensuring compliance with UAE VAT regulations, producing management reports, and preparing investor packs. The ideal candidate has professional certification and 6-10 years of experience in finance, with a strong capability to work in a remote environment. This position provides an opportunity to be an essential partner to the CEO in strategic financial discussions and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.
• Experience with consultancies or growth-stage firms preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fully virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions including bookkeeping and financial close.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and corporate tax.
• Produce monthly management reports and track budgets.
• Prepare investor-ready financial packs and support fundraising.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

UAE VAT knowledge

Education

CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent

Job description

Location

Fully Remote / Virtual

Engagement

Full-time or Fractional

Works closely with

Operations, Project Leads, External Auditors, Tax Advisors, and Legal Counsel

Role Purpose

To ensure exceptional financial clarity, control, and credibility across 2welv, while acting as a trusted financial and advisory partner to the CEO in management reporting, investor preparation, and long-term financial structuring.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting including bookkeeping, general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
• Ensure full compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and service providers

Management & Financial Reporting

• Produce monthly management reports (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, project profitability)
• Track budgets vs. actuals and proactively flag risks and variances
• Prepare clear, executive-level financial summaries and dashboards

Investor & Advisory Support

• Prepare investor-ready financial packs including historicals, forecasts, and assumptions
• Support fundraising preparation, due diligence processes, and investor discussions
• Assist with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and valuation inputs
• Act as a financial sounding board to the CEO on growth, pricing, and structuring

Systems & Financial Governance

• Establish and maintain scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting standards
• Improve financial processes across contracts, invoicing, payments, and project accounting
• Ensure financial discipline and consistency as the firm scales

Required Profile

• Professional certification required (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent)
• 6–10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial management
• Experience with consultancies, professional services, or growth-stage firms preferred
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, corporate tax, and financial regulations
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fully virtual environment

Key Attributes

• High integrity and exceptional attention to detail
• Structured, analytical, and commercially minded
• Trusted advisor mindset, not transactional
• Strong written communication and ability to work independently in a remote setup