Manager - Finance & Tax

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Compliance with the DFSA PIB module, as an Authorised Individual;
• Submission of Company s PIB returns through EPRS in a timely manner;
• Provision of regular capital adequacy reports to the SEO and the Board, as agreed;
• Provision of timely reports to the SEO and/or the Board on (i) Capital Resources; (ii) Risk Capital Requirements; and (iii) liquid assets;
• Preparation of budgets and financial projections; anticipating issues, stress events and ensuring that the client company maintains adequate Capital and liquid Resources at all times;
• Overseeing finance and accounting functions, ensuring that the accounts are maintained according to IFRS and applicable rules;
• Establish and monitor the implementation of the Company s financial policies, procedures, systems and controls;
• Monitor and review financial transactions;
• Monitoring the financial aspects in the internal audit function and liaise with the CO&MLRO as may be required, in relation to the Company s financial aspects;
• Liaise with the external auditor to get their opinion on the financial statements and agreed-upon-procedure report on PIB;
• Ensure compliance with the DFSA s Principles for Authorised Individuals;
• Compliance with UAE VAT, CT and ESR compliances;
• Staying abreast with changes in the tax and regulatory landscape and ensuring prompt client compliances;
• Working alongside other functions to ensure prompt client delivery;
• Support business development team in outsourced finance officer and tax related matters;
• Representation to the FTA and other authorities for client s tax related matters;
• Ensure protections of information assets of IQ-EQ MU and to abide by the ISMS in place at IQ-EQ MU.

Qualifications:

• The candidate should have at least 7-8 years of work experience in a tax and regulatory environment.
• Required to have working knowledge and experience in independently carrying out the above functions, and also sound knowledge of IFRS.
• The candidate will be expected to carry out the role of Finance Officer and related support activities for clients.
• The candidate should preferably have past experience in reporting and licensed activities under the DFSA regime.

Qualifications:

• CA / CPA / ACCA