Join a Dubai-based Single Family Office as a Financial Operations Manager, taking ownership of day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and the Principals' financial affairs. The role combines treasury, banking, payroll, reconciliations, compliance, reporting and investment operations within a fast-paced proprietary investment environment.
Client Details
Our client is a Dubai-based Single Family Office managing the Principals' own capital across global investment activities. The office operates a proprietary investment strategy with a focus on US securities and commodities markets, supported by a lean, high-performing team.
Description
* Manage the full invoice lifecycle including collection, verification, approvals, payments and filing
* Oversee recurring payments, critical bills and cash funding requirements
* Execute domestic and international bank transfers and treasury activities
* Monitor balances across multiple UAE and international bank accounts
* Manage corporate card programmes, expense tracking and statement reviews
* Handle banking relationships, KYC requests and account opening processes
* Run monthly payroll, WPS submissions and employee reimbursements
* Maintain payroll, bonus and compensation records
* Prepare monthly financial information for external accountants
* Perform bank, card and broker reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
* Review financial reports and statements prepared by external accountants
* Support VAT, corporate tax and wider compliance requirements
* Coordinate with external auditors, accountants and tax advisors
* Support brokerage account administration and funding activities
* Assist with corporate documentation, board resolutions and record keeping
* Manage financial reporting and cash tracking across multiple entities
* Support private wealth and banking relationship activities
* Conduct occasional in-person banking and administrative tasks as required
Job Offer
* Significant ownership and autonomy within the role
* Opportunity to join a growing private investment platform
* 5+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, treasury or financial operations
* UAE-based with strong knowledge of local banking practices and WPS payroll
* Proven experience managing payments, invoices and bank reconciliations
* Experience dealing directly with banks and external financial service providers
* Strong understanding of treasury, cash management and financial controls
* Exposure to VAT, tax compliance, audits and regulatory requirements
* Experience supporting multiple entities and complex financial operations
* Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or CFA preferred
* Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
* Highly organised with strong follow-through and execution capability
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* High levels of confidentiality, ownership and accountability