Finance Manager
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About the Role
Next Match AI is looking for a Finance Manager to own and lead the finance function in the UAE. You will handle monthly closing, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, VAT, and coordination with auditors.
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Responsibilities
- Own the full finance cycle for the UAE entity and support other entities as needed
- Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
- Lead budgeting and forecasting, track actual vs budget, and highlight variances
- Manage cash flow, vendor payments, collections, and banking relationships
- Oversee invoicing, revenue recognition, and basic cost allocation
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, corporate requirements, and VAT
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and corporate service providers
- Support investor reporting, KPI tracking, and board level summaries
- Implement and improve financial controls, policies, and simple processes
- Work closely with founders and operations to support pricing, contracts, and new markets
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance / Accounting
- Experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, FP&A, or similar
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and cash flow
- Experience working in the UAE; familiarity with VAT and local compliance is a strong plus
- Comfortable using cloud accounting tools, spreadsheets, and basic dashboards
- Ability to work independently and build processes in a fast moving startup
- Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus
- Must be based in the UAE and able to work UAE business hours
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About the Role
- As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for building and managing the day to day finance function in the UAE, while supporting group level visibility on performance and cash.
- You will handle everything from monthly closing and reporting to budgeting, cash flow planning, VAT, and coordination with auditors and banks.
- You should be hands on, comfortable in a startup environment, and able to set up simple, effective processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full finance cycle for the UAE entity (and support other entities as needed)
- Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
- Lead budgeting and forecasting, track actual vs budget, and highlight variances
- Manage cash flow, vendor payments, collections, and banking relationships
- Oversee invoicing, revenue recognition, and basic cost allocation
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, corporate requirements, and VAT
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and corporate service providers
- Support investor reporting, KPI tracking, and board level summaries
- Implement and improve financial controls, policies, and simple processes
- Work closely with founders and operations to support pricing, contracts, and new markets
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance / Accounting
- Experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, FP&A, or similar
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and cash flow
- Experience working in the UAE; familiarity with VAT and local compliance is a strong plus
- Comfortable using cloud accounting tools, spreadsheets, and basic dashboards
- Ability to work independently, prioritise, and build processes in a fast moving startup
- Strong communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus
- Must be based in the UAE and able to work UAE business hours
Nice to Have
- Experience in SaaS, tech, fintech or high growth startups
- Exposure to multi entity / multi country structures
- Experience supporting fundraising, investor reporting, or board packs
- A professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) is a plus, not mandatory
What We Offer
- Internal leadership role in a growing AI and hiring technology company
- Opportunity to set up and shape the finance function in the UAE
- Work closely with founders and global teams across multiple countries
- Real influence on how we manage growth, spend, and financial discipline
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