Financial Reporting Associate

The Finance Team

Our Finance team is at the heart of Stake's growth, turning financial data into strategic insights that drive smart decision-making, sustainable growth, and strong investor outcomes.

We're looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Reporting Associate to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting while supporting compliance and business performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of financial accounting principles, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage priorities and collaborate across teams.

🚀What you’ll do

• Financial Reporting:
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting and reporting standards
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate with auditors to ensure smooth audits and timely completion
• Support monthly/quarterly/ annual close processes
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and implement best practices
• Utilize technology to streamline and automate tasks
• Collaborate with product to enhance financial process and reporting tools
• Regulatory and Tax Compliance:
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and ensure compliance
• Adhere to internal controls and risk management procedures
• Work with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• File for tax with authorities in a timely and accurate manner
• Optimize current structure for tax filing

👀 What we’re looking for

• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance. Part-Qualified Accountant is a must /Qualified Accountant preferred (ACA/ACCA/CA/CPA)
• At least 4 years of experience in Financial Reporting ideally from the fintech or finance sector
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and standards in particular IFRS
• Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis
• Familiarity with IFRS and DFSA/DIFC regulatory environment
• Experience with tax compliance and financial filing in the UAE (e.g. VAT returns)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

😇 Why you should join Stake

• Hybrid work environment
• Work directly with senior leadership in one of the region’s fastest growing start-ups; you will get exposure to all functions at Stake and have the chance to learn from the very best in the space!
• Generous equity compensation; this aims to bring a high degree of ownership into your work. As Stake grows, you grow with it!
• Budget for learning and development; we want Stakers to constantly strive for personal and professional growth
• Best in class end of service savings scheme; through DIFC-sponsored DEWS programme
• Off-sites and regular team events

Stake has a high performance culture where the bar is always rising. We bring on brilliant, ambitious and curious people who see the value in Stake and want to grow with us.