Digital Assets Finance Lead

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The Digital Assets Finance Lead oversees all cryptocurrency-related financial operations for both internal as well as our clients, ensuring accurate accounting, reconciliation, compliance, and financial reporting across multi-chain transactions. The role supports operational efficiency, cashflow management, audit readiness and accuracy of financial data across all wallet and treasury systems.
Key Value Elements
Crypto Accounting & Reconciliation

  • Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of on-chain and off-chain wallets (BTC, ETH, USDT, etc.).
  • Track inbound deposits, withdrawals, bonus credits, and other transactions.
  • Validate transaction data from blockchain explorers and internal systems.
  • Oversee reconciliations for internal payments as well as between
platforms ? Payment processors ? Cold & hot wallets ? Treasury.
Financial Reporting
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies for digital asset recognition, measurement, and disclosure.
  • Prepare daily / weekly and monthly financial reports for leadership.
  • Well versed with IFRS.
  • Track cost basis, realised / unrealised gains and impairment across digital asset holdings.
  • Maintain accurate ledger entries for crypto and fiat transactions.
  • Create and maintain SOPs for all digital asset processes.
  • Build P&L models tailored for ecommerce
  • Manage group crypto transfers and settlements.
  • Ensure transfer pricing compliance for digital asset movements.
  • Coordinate with tax advisors on crypto-specific taxations
  • Optimise entity structure for digital asset holdings.
Treasury & Liquidity Management
  • Monitor wallet balances to ensure liquidity (hot wallet, operational wallet, cold storage).
  • Recommend hedging strategies to reduce volatility exposure.
  • Manage crypto-to-fiat conversions when needed.
Compliance, Audit & Risk Controls
  • Support AML / KYC compliance reporting by providing transaction data.
  • Ensure digital asset operations comply with local regulations.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation of all crypto flows.
  • Prepare documentation for regulatory audits and other types of requirements
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory entities and financial reporting rules.
  • Ensure accurate Corporate Tax and VAT return filing.
Risk Management
  • Monitor and manage exposure to cryptocurrency volatility
  • Implement hedging strategies where appropriate
  • Oversee smart contract risk assessment for DeFi integrations
  • Manage counterparty risk with exchanges and custodians
  • Maintain disaster recovery and key management procedures
Platform & Process Support
  • Work with product, compliance, and engineering teams to resolve transactional discrepancies.
  • Improve automation for reporting and reconciliations.
  • Design and implement internal controls for crypto operations
  • Evaluate and implement blockchain analytics and accounting software
  • Support tax implications across jurisdictions (if applicable).
South Asian Market Focus
  • Understand user behavior and transaction patterns in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka.
  • Adapt reporting formats to regionally relevant currencies (IDR, VND, THB).
  • Identify market-specific risks such as regional payment bottlenecks, conversion challenges, or regulatory shifts
Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong understanding of blockchain transactions, wallets, explorers, and chain analysis.
  • Prior experience in crypto accounting, Web3 finance, or ecommerce / fintech preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with XERO and sub-ledgers for crypto accounting.
  • Hands-on experience and thorough understanding of IFRS for digital assets.
  • Familiarity with South Asian markets and their banking/payment ecosystems.
  • Knowledge of AML/KYC, fraud patterns and other data flows.
  • Strong Excel/Sheets, accounting tools, and familiarity with blockchain analytics tools.
  • Ability to work with engineering teams and understand API data sources.
If you think this is the right opportunity for you, don't hesitate to hit the apply button and send us your application. We will be in touch!
Bettorian

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2255925
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned