Finance Officer

A start-up Wealth Management and Prime Brokerage/Trading platform located in Abu Dhabi (ADGM) and regulated by FSRA seeks to recruit a Finance Officer. The platform provides multi-asset prime brokerage/execution services and asset management products to professional and institutional clients, with a specific focus on emerging markets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of accounting operations, such as monthly close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Lead financial reporting efforts, including preparing statutory financial statements, regulatory reports, and management reports containing balance sheets and income statements.
• Collaborate with management and other functions on annual planning and budgeting, presenting budgets and proactively challenging contributors for realistic revenue and expense assessments.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets on the expense side and monitor revenue targets and other financial key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support new product development by assessing and quantifying the financial impact of new business opportunities.
• Manage the firm’s nostro accounts and oversee cash flow control.
• Handle invoicing procedures.
• Report to and work closely with the Senior Executive Officer (SEO).

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of industry experience, with at least two years in wealth management or brokerage firms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ACCA/CPA certifications or any other relevant accounting and/or finance certifications.
• Experience with DIFC or ADGM regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Good understanding of Global Markets products (Fixed Income, Equities, FX).
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with robust analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Capable of being hands-on, detail-oriented, and working autonomously.
• Willingness to work in a startup environment and contribute significantly to business development and success.