Finance Manager

Hello All,
Greetings from Starkflow!
We are currently hiring for a "Finance Manager" for one of our hiring partner for a Full Time role in Dubai.
Job Type: Permanent Remote
Job Title: Finance Manager
Job Location: Dubai [Remote]
Years of experience: 5+ years
Role Overview:
As a Finance Manager, you will oversee client's financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) in Dubai.
Your primary responsibilities will include financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards for virtual asset businesses. You will collaborate closely with senior management to enhance financial processes and maintain robust financial systems, ensuring operations remain efficient and compliant in the fast-evolving crypto brokerage industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensure full compliance with VARA financial regulations, overseeing reporting obligations and working closely with auditors and regulators.
• Financial Controls & Risk Management: Implement robust internal financial controls to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
• Audit & Governance: Lead internal and external audits, ensuring financial records are transparent, accurate, and aligned with UAE regulatory expectations.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reconciliations, and audit reports in compliance with IFRS and VARA standards.
• Treasury & Liquidity Management: Monitor crypto and fiat liquidity to ensure efficient capital management and regulatory compliance.
• Tax & Compliance Coordination: Work with tax advisors, legal teams, and compliance officers to manage financial obligations under VARA’s crypto asset framework.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in financial management, audit, or regulatory compliance, preferably in crypto, fintech, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of VARA regulations and Dubai’s virtual asset compliance framework.
• Background in financial audits, regulatory reporting, or risk management within a highly regulated environment.
• CPA, ACCA, or other relevant finance/audit certifications are highly preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Experience working with external auditors, regulators, and compliance teams.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving regulatory landscape.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary package and performance-based bonuses with employee stock options.
• A globally distributed team, with a diverse and inclusive culture.
• The opportunity to impact the financial aspect of millions of people in the region.
• A collaborative and feedback-driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to be part of an innovative company at the cutting edge of the crypto industry.
• Play a key role in shaping financial compliance for a leading crypto brokerage under VARA regulation.
• Work in Dubai, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto hubs.

If you have a strong audit and regulatory finance background and are excited to work at the intersection of crypto and compliance, we’d love to hear from you!