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Senior Finance Manager
About Alaan
We are an AI-powered expense management platform designed to simplify finance for businesses in the Middle East, helping them save both time and money. Our platform offers everything businesses need to manage and control their expenses in one place, including smart corporate cards, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards.
Since 2022, over 1,000 businesses in the UAE from startups to enterprises like Al Barari, Rove, Rivoli, Punjab National Bank, and CarSwitch have used Alaan to control their spending and reduce costs. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million using Alaan.
About the role
As a Financial Manager at Alaan, you will oversee and manage our recurring accounting processes, including end-of-month and payroll activities. The ideal applicant will support external partners in maintaining accurate accounting records across multiple entities and own the controlling processes to provide clear visibility into business performance. In this role, you will drive forecasting efforts by engaging with various teams to understand their budgetary needs and manage cash flow requirements. You will also collaborate closely with our Tech team to enhance our product, leveraging your insights as a target user.
What youll do
Own and manage the recurring Accounting processes, including end of month or payroll
Support external partners in keeping accurate accounting records for multiple entities
Own the Controlling processes to ensure accurate visibility on business performance
Drive forecasting by engaging with different teams to understand their budget needs
Manage cash flows needs
Collaborate with our Tech team to enhance our product (you are a target user)
Scale processes, make suggestions, drive improvements
Manage the day-to-day of Finance and act as a sparring partner for the function Head
What we are looking for
At least 5 years of accounting experience in a Big Four or fast-paced startup environment and are eager to learn and progress your career in Finance.
You have a Bachelor s or Master s degree in Accounting and have completed your accounting qualification
Passion, drive and great communication skills
You have experience with ERP systems, you re familiar with IFRS; Xero or Zero Books/Payroll are a plus
A quantitative and analytical mindset and know how to use data as the basis of your decisions
You don t shy away from a challenge and are able to perform in a fast-paced and continuously changing work environment
You re pro-active, ambitious, and make things happen
Fluent in English
Whats in it for you
Contribute to building the Middle East s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
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