Financial Controller

Overview

We’re Hiring! Financial Controller | Yuze Digital Payment Service Provider LLC – Dubai, UAE

Location: Dubai, UAE

Position: Financial Controller

Company: Yuze Digital Payment Service Provider LLC

The Role – Financial Controller

We are seeking a strategic, execution-focused Financial Controller to operate as a critical extension of the CFO. This role goes far beyond accounting. It requires financial leadership, operational oversight, regulatory finesse and the ability to serve as a trusted financial voice both internally and externally.

The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of financial operations while also acting as a proxy for the CFO across high-stakes conversations with auditors, investors, partners and regulators.

This is a pivotal leadership role as we build a world-class fintech backbone under a regulated entity.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Executive Support

• Represent the CFO in key meetings with auditors, investors, regulators, and partners.
• Drive financial strategy execution, investor communications, and business case modeling.
• Prepare financial content for board decks, funding rounds, and business planning

Financial Operations & Management

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting, and liquidity planning
• Deliver timely and accurate financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Manage treasury and optimize capital allocation across entities and initiatives

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with banking and financial regulations relevant to fintech operations (e.g.,

central bank regulations, AML/KYC requirements, tax laws).

• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and legal counsel to ensure proper governance and risk

management.

• Own internal financial governance frameworks and controls

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team with clear KPIs and workflows
• Serve as the primary financial liaison across departments, including Product, Risk, Technology, Marketing and others.
• Evaluate financial implications of product strategies and growth initiatives

Analysis & Planning

• Analyze financial markets and fintech trends to inform business and product strategies.
• Lead the development of financial forecasts, business plans and performance dashboards.
• Deliver insight-driven reports and financial models to senior leadership, board, and investors

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Over 5 years of experience in financial leadership, specializing in banking services.
• Solid knowledge of financial regulations, compliance frameworks, and financial risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; familiarity with ERP/finance systems and reporting tools.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), Native Arabic speaker is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic financial thinking with operational execution
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
• Investor relations and fundraising support
• Integrity, confidentiality and professional judgment

What We Offer:

• Work with a collaborative, family-friendly culture that promotes work-life balance.
• Be part of an international, growing organization with opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and casual work attire.
• A chance to work on impactful projects that redefine financial services for SMEs and freelancers.