Finance Manager

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 requirement 

• 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 (IFRS 16), 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 on 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 

Skills & Experience 

• 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