Finance Manager

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• of Managed Security Services including Managed SOC, Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR),
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• 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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• 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.

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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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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.