Accountant

We are looking to hire a detail-oriented Accounting professional to support and strengthen our finance function as we scale. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing the month-end close process, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including credit, treasury, and operations to ensure accurate accounting treatment across our products. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full set of books across all entities (AR, AP, GL, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany)
• Run a clean month-end close on a 5-7 working-day calendar
• Reconcile all bank, wallet, and payment processor accounts across AED, SAR, and USD
• Manage loan portfolio accounting: profit recognition, fee amortization, write-offs, and IFRS 9 ECL provisioning
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance commentary
• Prepare UAE VAT and Corporate Tax returns; coordinate with external advisors
• Lead external audits — own the PBC list and draft IFRS financial statements with disclosure notes
• Maintain accounting policies, the chart of accounts, and process documentation
• Partner with credit, treasury, and operations on accounting treatment for new products

Experience

• 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in fintech, financial services, or a high-growth environment
• Solid understanding of IFRS, with exposure to financial instruments and provisioning concepts (e.g., IFRS 9)
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and maintaining the full set of accounts (AR, AP, GL)
• Experience with bank reconciliations and multi-currency environments
• Exposure to loan/financing accounting, revenue or profit recognition, and accruals is a plus
• Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors
• Exposure to VAT / corporate tax compliance or working with external advisors is a plus

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fast learner with the ability to apply new knowledge effectively
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Independent and proactive mindset; thrives in a fast-moving environment.