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Finance Manager

Airwallex· Finance & Corporate Development
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AE - Abu DhabiFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Finance Manager position at Airwallex, UAE (Abu Dhabi) overseeing UAE entity finance, regulatory reporting, and interaction with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). Build and mature UAE operating model and reporting cadence.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the designated finance contact with the CBUAE for all financial and prudential reporting, including regulatory returns, ad hoc information requests, and supervisory meetings.
  • Own the preparation, review, and submission of CBUAE regulatory returns, working with Compliance on interpretation and the regulatory calendar.
  • Monitor and report on regulatory capital, liquidity, and safeguarding of client funds, flagging risks early and recommending action.
  • Own the monthly close and financial control procedures for the UAE entity, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L reviews before submission to FP&A.
  • Prepare financial performance, capital, and cash commentary for local board packs and management reporting.
  • Lead the annual statutory audit under IFRS and liaise with external auditors and advisors to resolve issues.
  • Oversee UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance with our Tax team and external advisors.
  • Support new product launches in the UAE by making sure they’re reflected correctly in our reporting structure and regulatory submissions.
  • Drive process improvement and automation across UAE finance, and collaborate with the wider Controllership team on department-wide projects.
  • Responsibilities of the role may develop over time.

Qualifications

  • A professional finance or accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA, or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of finance experience, including senior-level experience in a finance function, ideally within financial services, payments, or another regulated environment. Big Four experience is advantageous.
  • Strong working knowledge of IFRS, regulatory capital requirements, and prudential reporting obligations for payment service providers in the UAE.
  • Direct experience engaging with a financial regulator, ideally the CBUAE.
  • Experience in a financial controlling role, with a track record of building and expanding finance capabilities in a growing organisation.
  • Clear, confident communication with stakeholders at every level, including regulators, auditors, and boards.
  • Comfort working independently and navigating ambiguity in a hyper-growth environment.

Skills

Required:IFRS knowledgeRegulatory reportingRegulatory liaison with CBUAEFinancial close and controls
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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