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EMEA Financial Operations Manager

At Horizontal Digital we hold ourselves to one key belief: You are only as good as your worst customer experience. This mantra is what drives our digital consultancy to think beyond easy answers and instead create websites apps portals and other experiences that solve customer needs for Fortune 500 companies in intuitive and empathetic ways. And we make this lofty standard a reality by fusing strategy data design and technology together to arrive at solutions that set the bar higher for everyone.

We use these values to fuel superior results :

• Lock arms — We forge relationships that make our impact 1000x stronger. This means working across departments and engaging both our clients and our communities to deliver the greatest good.
• Show hustle — We are not ones to sit on our hands and wait. Instead we anticipate opportunities collectively roll up our sleeves and find ways to execute the exceptional.
• Embrace change — From new technologies to workplace philosophies we welcome the unexpected and constantly anticipate what is next.
• Elevate empathy — We listen before we take action. This means understanding a variety of perspectives and holding ourselves to a higher standard of accountability.
• Never settle — We motivate each other to push past the easy answers and collectively arrive at bigger more inspiring ideas.

But enough about us. Let us talk about you.
As our EMEA Financial Operations Manager you will play a key role owning the dayto-day financial operations of our organization across the UK KSA Dubai and India. You will oversee revenue recognition invoicing collections and compliance while driving process improvements and unifying global operations. This is both a strategic and hands-on role—perfect for someone who thrives on operational excellence, collaboration and enabling a seamless customer experience through finance.

What you will do:

• Review and work with the business on Statements of Work for Financial Language around revenue recognition, invoice & discounts
• Work with Project Managers to understand and configure project setup in the PSA Application
• Run Monthly revenue recognition jobs and review with the business and finance teams
• Oversee accurate timely and compliant invoicing across all regions
• Monitor AR aging, drive collections performance and reduce DSO through pro-active strategies.
• Partner with other departments on revenue forecasting and reporting.
• Provide financial operations insights and regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations IT and Business teams to streamline financial systems and champion automation initiatives.
• Implement and refine policies workflows and controls that strengthen operational efficiency.
• Oversee the month end closing process for all EMEA regions
• Liaison for local compliance for the EMEA regions

Who you are:

• A collaborative and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced global environment.
• Skilled at building trust and clear communication across cultures and departments.
• Detail-oriented with a knack for identifying process improvements and driving change.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day execution.
• Energized by solving problems and delivering measurable impact.
• Adaptable to evolving business needs.
• Driven to elevate operational excellence and the overall customer experience.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 8 years of experience in revenue recognition, billing and AR management working in professional services organizations
• Familiarity with various contract models such as Fixed Fee, Retainers & T&M Caps/Floors
• Experience managing multicountry financial operations (experience in UK, Middle East and India strongly preferred).
• Experience partnering with Project Management, Operations and senior leaders to drive both operational and strategic initiatives.
• Proficiency with multiple ERP systems. Certinia experience a major plus.

Required Experience: Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 04/14/2025

Financial Operations Analyst - UAE National

Meet myZoi

myZoi is changing lives for the better for those who deserve it the most. We are an exciting fintech start-up aiming to promote financial inclusion globally. Our vision is to provide a level playing field to the unbanked and the underbanked in accessing essential financial services in an affordable, convenient, and transparent fashion.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Operations Analyst to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will assist in performing bookkeeping, daily reconciliations, and various financial operations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and transactions. This role is critical for maintaining compliance with local financial regulations and ensuring smooth daily operations within our fast-paced and dynamic environment. Please apply via the link below if you are interested.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Bookkeeping & Financial Operations:
   

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger entries.
  
• Support the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) and management reports in accordance with local regulatory standards.
  
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings, ensuring compliance with UAE tax laws and other applicable financial regulations.
  

• Daily Reconciliations:
  

• Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
  
• Reconcile transactions between internal financial systems and external platforms to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data.
  
• Monitor and reconcile customer and vendor accounts to track payments, charges, and any discrepancies.
  
• Assist with timely closing of books on a monthly basis. Accounting entries to be recorded before end of the accounting period.
  
• Assist in preparing regular financial reports for management, highlighting key trends, variances, and operational efficiencies.
  
• Analyze financial data to identify patterns and areas for potential improvement in cash flow, expense management, and profitability.
  
• Help track financial KPIs and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
  

• Compliance & Regulatory Support:
  

• Ensure all financial activities are conducted in accordance with UAE financial regulations, specifically in relation to fintech and payment processing.
  
• Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and supporting materials.
  
• Help ensure internal controls are maintained, and financial data is protected according to applicable privacy and data protection laws.
  

• General Financial Operations:
  

• Accounts Payable: Manage and monitor vendors payments on a regular basis. Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable. Perform creditor analysis and ageing on a periodic basis. Address and resolve any vendor payment related issues.
  
• Accounts Receivable: Generate and send out invoices to clients in a timely manner. Monitor accounts receivable ageing and follow up on overdue payments.
  
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department, including preparing financial documentation, reports, and correspondence.
  
• Collaborate with other departments, including operations, to resolve financial issues and discrepancies.
  
• Assist in maintaining financial systems and platforms, ensuring accurate data entry and system functionality.
  
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in all financial records and reconciliations.
  
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team, while also being able to handle tasks independently.
  
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new financial systems, tools, and regulations as the fintech landscape evolves.
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting and financial operations. Experience in fintech or regulated industry is preferred.
  
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data accurately.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
  
• Ability to identify issues in financial data and propose practical solutions.
  
• Exhibits business judgment, strong analytical, coordination, and decision-making skills.
  
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and internal controls.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software (Dynamics 365 Business Central), Microsoft Excel and reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau.
  

At myZoi we strive to create both a product and a team that embraces equality, inclusion, diversity and freedom. We want people who can be themselves and bring their own brand of value to the team. Come and join us!

The adjunct faculty will teach the UG classes during the Fall term, as part of the General Education program within the BScM program.

• Classroom activities, including teaching and assessments
• Preparing / updating course materials, and completion of end-of-course documentation

• A minimum of a Masters degree that has a strong focus the area of Accounting