Job Description

About Alaan

Alaan is the Middle East's first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.

Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.


Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 2000 leading businesses across the UAE and KSA, including G42, Careem, McDonald's, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.


In just three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East- and we've done it while becoming profitable.


Alaan is also backed by Y Combinator and top global investors, including Peak XV (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), and built by a world-class team with experience from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies. This creates an environment where employees learn from top-tier talent while building at startup speed.


We're not just building software. We're reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Consolidation & Compliance

Own and manage

monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

for all legal entities across UAE, KSA, India, and Singapore. Prepare

standalone and consolidated financial statements

in accordance with

IFRS

and applicable local accounting standards. Manage

group consolidations

, including

intercompany accounting, eliminations, reconciliations, and transfer pricing support

. Lead

statutory audits

across all jurisdictions and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants.
Ensure full compliance with country-specific regulatory and tax requirements, including:
+

UAE:

VAT filings, Corporate Tax compliance, ESR where applicable +

KSA:

ZATCA regulations, VAT filings, Zakat / Corporate Income Tax
+

India:

GST filings, TDS, statutory audits, Companies Act requirements
+

Singapore:

GST filings, corporate income tax, ACRA statutory filings
Oversee all

statutory filings, regulatory submissions, and local financial statements

in each jurisdiction. Develop and maintain

board- and investor-ready consolidated reporting packs

, including commentary and key financial insights.

Financial Operations & Internal Controls

Design, implement, and continuously enhance

internal control frameworks, financial policies, and SOPs

across all entities. Oversee

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury, and Banking operations

across multiple countries. Manage

multi-currency cash flow forecasting

, liquidity planning, and

working capital optimization

. Coordinate and supervise

local finance teams, outsourced accountants, and payroll providers

in each jurisdiction. Lead the

implementation, optimization, and governance of ERP and financial systems

supporting multi-entity operations (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, QuickBooks). Ensure appropriate

revenue recognition policies

aligned with

fintech / SaaS business models

under IFRS. Manage

foreign exchange exposure

, intercompany settlements, and cross-border fund flows.

Strategic Finance, Planning & Analysis

Partner closely with senior leadership on

annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning

. Provide

actionable financial analysis

to support strategic initiatives, market expansion, and operational decision-making. Develop, track, and report on

key financial KPIs, unit economics, and profitability metrics

. Support

pricing strategy, margin analysis, and product-level profitability assessments

. Drive

month-end variance analysis

, identify trends, and clearly communicate financial performance to stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in

Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

.

CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA

qualification strongly preferred.

5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience

, with at least

3 years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role

. Strong command of

IFRS

, financial reporting, and consolidation. Proven experience with

multi-jurisdiction regulatory and tax compliance

(UAE, KSA, India, and/or Singapore experience highly desirable). Hands-on experience managing

intercompany accounting, consolidations, and transfer pricing coordination

. Experience with

ERP and accounting systems

such as NetSuite, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar. Demonstrated ability to

build, scale, and professionalize finance operations

in high-growth environments.

Preferred Experience

Background in

fintech, SaaS, payments, or technology-enabled financial services

. Experience working in

venture-backed startups or fast-scaling companies

. Prior experience at a

Big 4 accounting firm

or top-tier finance organization. Strong exposure to

multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments

. Experience supporting

fundraising, due diligence, and investor reporting

.

Skills & Competencies

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Exceptional

attention to detail

and commitment to accuracy and compliance. Strong

analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking

capabilities. Excellent

communication and stakeholder-management skills

, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights. Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable operating in

fast-paced, ambiguous environments

. Process-oriented mindset with a passion for

building scalable, repeatable systems

. High standards of

integrity, governance, and ethical financial practices

.

Why Join Alaan?

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Impact:

Play a central role in shaping the financial backbone of the region's leading spend management platform.

Growth:

Join a profitable, high-growth company backed by world-class investors.

Team:

Collaborate with professionals from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, and leading global tech firms.

Innovation:

Help reimagine how modern businesses manage and control spending. *

Culture:

Be part of a high-performance, collaborative environment focused on excellence and continuous learning.