Senior Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer

AvadaPay is a leading fintech company headquartered in Dubai, with a strong presence across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. We are fully licensed and regulated in multiple jurisdictions, providing innovative payment and communication solutions to businesses, financial institutions, and payment agents. Through our seamless onboarding, robust API, and 24/7 support, we empower our partners to thrive in the digital economy.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer  to lead the company’s financial function and partner with executive management in driving sustainable growth. 

The role is responsible for setting and executing financial strategy, overseeing financial planning, risk management, and governance, and ensuring robust operational controls and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will also lead and manage a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, performance management, and development support. 

This position combines high-level strategic leadership with hands-on financial management to support informed decision-making and long-term business success.

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives

• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team on financial performance, risks, and opportunities

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, investments, and growth initiatives

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, including performance management and capability building

• Oversee finance operations across multiple locations, with the role based in Dubai and regular travel to regional operations (e.g. Congo) to manage, control, and train finance teams

• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support the company’s financial and operational objectives

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes

• Prepare, review, and present accurate and timely financial reports to executive management and the Board

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure ongoing financial stability

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls, systems, and reporting processes

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards, and tax regulations across jurisdictions

• Manage internal and external audits and liaise with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks

• Oversee internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks

• Partner with business units to improve financial performance, cost efficiency, and profitability

• Evaluate business cases, pricing strategies, and capital expenditure proposals

• Support mergers, acquisitions, funding initiatives, or restructuring activities where applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field 

• Professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent)

• Proven experience as a senior finance leadership role (Senior Finance Manager, Finance Director, or CFO)

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and business acumen

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• High level of integrity and attention to detail

• fluent English