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ITHR Job Description — Confidential hr@ithr.
com | www.ithr.com Page 1 Finance Manager Finance & Operations · Corporate Location UAE (Dubai) Employment Type Full-Time Department Finance & Operations Experience 3–5+ Years (Finance / Accounting, UAE experience essential) Reports To Managing Director / CEO ABOUT ITHR ITHR is a cybersecurity services company helping organisations across the UAE and Middle East strengthen their security posture through practical, outcome-driven programmes.
We deliver a broad portfolio of Managed Security Services including Managed SOC, Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR), Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Brand Protection, and Network Security Services, among others.
As we scale our operations and customer base across the region, we need a commercially aware and technically sound Finance Manager to own the financial function of the business — ensuring our accounting, tax compliance, invoicing, and reporting are managed with precision and in full accordance with UAE regulations.
ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the ITHR finance function.
This is a broad, hands-on role that spans day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping, statutory compliance (VAT and Corporate Tax), financial reporting, treasury and banking, customer invoicing, and support for commercial and operational decision-making.
You will be the financial authority within the business — the person leadership turns to for accurate numbers, clear analysis, and timely compliance.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and are expected to manage the function independently, with external audit and tax advisors engaged as required.
Experience working within the UAE regulatory environment is essential — including hands-on familiarity with VAT filing, UAE Corporate Tax, Free Zone entity structures, and the practical realities of banking and invoicing in the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all aspects of day-to-day accounting — general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.
Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements for leadership review.
Own UAE VAT compliance end to end — VAT return preparation and filing with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), maintaining supporting records, reconciling VAT accounts, and managing voluntary disclosures or correspondence with the FTA where required.
Manage UAE Corporate Tax (CT) compliance — tax return preparation, registration obligations, deductibility assessments, and coordination with external tax advisors on structuring or technical positions.
Maintain a thorough understanding of Free Zone tax considerations — Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) status, qualifying income rules, nexus requirements, and the practical implications for ITHR' business activities and entity structure.
Ensure correct application of Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) where applicable — maintaining required documentation and filing notifications or reports as needed.
Manage the customer invoicing process — issuing invoices in line with contract terms, ensuring correct VAT treatment on all customer-facing documents, and tracking receivables against agreed payment terms.
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com | www.ithr.com Page 2 Oversee accounts payable — processing vendor invoices, verifying VAT treatment on purchases, managing payment runs, and maintaining supplier records.
Manage banking relationships — maintaining bank accounts, executing payment instructions, monitoring cash positions, and coordinating account opening or facility requirements as the business grows.
Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts — providing regular visibility to leadership on cash position and working capital requirements.
Support annual audit — liaising with external auditors, preparing schedules and supporting documentation, and ensuring the audit is completed on time.
Manage payroll processing — coordinating with HR on monthly payroll inputs, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments, and maintaining WPS (Wage Protection System) compliance.
Ensure all employee expense claims are processed, verified, and settled in line with company policy.
Support the budgeting and forecasting process — working with department leads to compile annual budgets and producing rolling forecasts as the year progresses.
Advise leadership on the financial implications of commercial decisions — customer contract structures, pricing, payment terms, vendor agreements, and headcount changes.
Maintain organised and audit-ready financial records and documentation in line with UAE regulatory requirements and company policy.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (MUST-HAVE) 3–5+ years of finance or accounting experience, with a significant portion spent working within the UAE.
Solid, hands-on knowledge of UAE VAT — return preparation, tax point rules, exempt vs.
zero-rated supplies, reverse charge mechanisms, and FTA filing procedures.
Working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax introduced in 2023 — registration, filing obligations, deductible/non-deductible expenses, and awareness of Small Business Relief provisions.
Practical understanding of UAE Free Zone entity structures — the distinction between Free Zone and Mainland entities, QFZP qualifying conditions, and the tax treatment of cross-border and domestic transactions.
Experience managing customer invoicing in a B2B services environment — correct VAT documentation, multi-currency invoicing where applicable, and proactive AR management.
Familiarity with UAE banking practices — account operations, payment processing, trade finance basics, and relationship management with local and international banks.
Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports independently, without reliance on a large finance team.
Proficiency in accounting software — Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel — comfortable building financial models, reconciliations, and reporting templates.
A relevant professional qualification (see below) or equivalent demonstrated experience.
ITHR Job Description — Confidential hr@ithr.
com | www.ithr.com Page 3 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A recognised professional accounting qualification is preferred.
Equivalent demonstrated experience and competence will be considered where formal qualification is in progress or not yet completed.
Qualification Issuing Body Status ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) ACCA Global Preferred ACA / ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales) ICAEW Preferred CPA (Certified Public Accountant) AICPA / State Boards Preferred CMA (Certified Management Accountant) IMA Preferred CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) CIMA Preferred CA (Chartered Accountant – ICAI or equivalent) ICAI / equivalent Preferred UAE FTA VAT Compliance Diploma / Certification FTA / UAECA / equivalent Advantageous PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE-TO-HAVE) Prior experience working in a technology, IT services, or cybersecurity business — familiarity with subscription/retainer revenue models, project-based billing, and service contract structures.
Experience managing multi-currency transactions and FX exposure — particularly USD, AED, and SAR-denominated contracts.
Familiarity with transfer pricing concepts and intercompany transaction documentation where group structures exist.
Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) — particularly relevant for entities preparing statutory accounts under IFRS.
Experience supporting investor reporting, due diligence, or fundraising processes from a finance perspective.
Familiarity with other GCC tax regimes — Saudi Arabia (Zakat, ZATCA e-invoicing), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, or Oman — relevant for customers or entities operating across the region.
Experience implementing or improving financial systems and processes in a growing business — ERP selection, chart of accounts design, or finance process automation.
SOFT SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES Precise and detail-oriented — errors in financial records or tax filings are not acceptable; brings the same rigour to a VAT return as to a board report.
Proactive and self-managing — does not wait to be asked; identifies issues, deadlines, and risks and surfaces them to leadership before they become problems.
Commercially aware — understands the business behind the numbers and provides finance input that supports decisions, not just records them.
Discreet and trustworthy — handles sensitive financial and commercial information with appropriate confidentiality.
Clear communicator — able to explain financial positions and compliance obligations to non-finance stakeholders in straightforward terms.
Organised under pressure — manages competing deadlines (month-end, VAT filing, payroll, audit) without letting standards slip.
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com | www.ithr.com Page 4 WHAT WE OFFER Competitive compensation — Salary aligned with experience, qualifications, and UAE market rates.
Autonomy and ownership — Run the finance function with genuine independence; this is not a support role within a large team.
Direct access to leadership — Work closely with the MD/CEO on commercial decisions, financial strategy, and business planning.
Growth with the business — As ITHR expands, the finance function grows with it; opportunity to build and lead a team over time.
Stable, established company — Join a business with a real customer base, recurring revenue, and a clear growth trajectory in a high-demand sector.
Culture — A professional, no-nonsense team that values accuracy, ownership, and getting things right.