Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Residency: GCC Citizen/Resident. Work Visa Package Available

Client: Beehive P2P Limited ( )

The Company:

Beehive is MENA\'s first regulated online marketplace for peer-to-peer lending. Beehive directly connects smart investors and creditworthy businesses to build mutually beneficial partnerships for growth. Our platform applies the innovative technology of crowdfunding to eliminate the cost and complexity of conventional finance, meaning investors get better returns and businesses get faster access to lower-cost finance. Beehive is MENA\'s first & only regulated peer-to-peer lending platform and is regulated by the DFSA.

The ideal candidate will therefore be someone who thinks innovatively, is comfortable with radical change in the industry, and is committed to transparency, accessibility, and collaboration.

Function:
This is a key role in a well-established fintech that is scaling for growth. The position covers the important areas that a Finance Lead would take on but also includes ownership of the growing operational department, with a focus on day-to-day processes and procedures, improvements of these and ways they can be streamlined. Aimed at an individual with a strong financial grasp but who also wants to take on a wider mandate and own the operational aspect too. The role reports directly in the management team with direct exposure to key shareholders and the board.

Responsibilities & Skills:

• Preparing timely and accurate management and statutory accounts and ad hoc reports in line with reporting deadlines
• Financial reporting as required to management and Group ownership
• Ensuring effective financial controls are in place and full compliance with regulations
• Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing for partner bank contracts
• Completing / managing tax returns
• Completing all DFSA / DIFC / CMA / SAMA reporting as required
• Management of the finance and operations team
• Proactively leading system and process improvements
• Working with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations / reporting deadlines
• Liaising with and supporting other areas of the business as required

Requirements

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualification, preferably trained in practice with industry experience
• Good fundamental accounting and Tax/VAT knowledge
• Strong IT skills, extensive Excel proficiency
• Ability to grasp and analyse complex detail whilst still seeing the bigger picture
• Demonstrable team leadership and managerial skills
• Team player and willing to build relationships and get involved at all levels in the organization
• Enthusiasm and commitment to work the hours required to meet reporting deadlines
• Understanding and experience of Internal Controls

Travel

There is no regular travel outside the GCC associated with this contract.

Salary:

The contract will be full-time. The monthly salary is AED35,000 which includes an annual flight allowance.

Benefits:

Full family benefits offered

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