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Finance Manager-International Controllership

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Finance & AccountingFinance Manager

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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-…

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About the Role

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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.

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.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
CA qualification is mandatory; CPA, ACCA, or CMA are 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 inter-company 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.

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.

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.

Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
Build a modern data platform from the ground up, influencing architecture and best practices.
Work with a passionate, tech-first team that values innovation, ownership and impact.
Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
Participate in exciting offsite events
Competitive salary and equity
Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more