Financial Operations Manager, Single Family Office, Dubai

Michael Page is hiring a Financial Operations Manager for a Dubai-based single family office that runs a proprietary investment strategy focused on US securities and commodities. The role owns day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and the Principals' affairs: invoices and payments, treasury and bank transfers, UAE and international banking and KYC, payroll and WPS, reconciliations, VAT and corporate tax support, auditors and brokerage administration. Requires 5+ years in finance, accounting, treasury or financial operations, UAE-based with local banking and WPS knowledge; ACCA/CA/CPA/CFA preferred.

About the job

Join a Dubai-based Single Family Office as a Financial Operations Manager, taking ownership of day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities and the Principals' financial affairs. The role combines treasury, banking, payroll, reconciliations, compliance, reporting and investment operations within a fast-paced proprietary investment environment.

- High-ownership role supporting a sophisticated investment platform - Broad exposure across treasury, banking, finance and operations

About Our Client: Our client is a Dubai-based Single Family Office managing the Principals' own capital across global investment activities. The office operates a proprietary investment strategy with a focus on US securities and commodities markets, supported by a lean, high-performing team.

Job Description: - Manage the full invoice lifecycle including collection, verification, approvals, payments and filing - Oversee recurring payments, critical bills and cash funding requirements - Execute domestic and international bank transfers and treasury activities - Monitor balances across multiple UAE and international bank accounts - Manage corporate card programmes, expense tracking and statement reviews - Handle banking relationships, KYC requests and account opening processes - Run monthly payroll, WPS submissions and employee reimbursements - Maintain payroll, bonus and compensation records - Prepare monthly financial information for external accountants - Perform bank, card and broker reconciliations and resolve discrepancies - Review financial reports and statements prepared by external accountants - Support VAT, corporate tax and wider compliance requirements - Coordinate with external auditors, accountants and tax advisors - Support brokerage account administration and funding activities - Assist with corporate documentation, board resolutions and record keeping - Manage financial reporting and cash tracking across multiple entities - Support private wealth and banking relationship activities - Conduct occasional in-person banking and administrative tasks as required

The Successful Applicant: - 5+ years of professional experience in finance, accounting, treasury or financial operations - UAE-based with strong knowledge of local banking practices and WPS payroll - Proven experience managing payments, invoices and bank reconciliations - Experience dealing directly with banks and external financial service providers - Strong understanding of treasury, cash management and financial controls - Exposure to VAT, tax compliance, audits and regulatory requirements - Experience supporting multiple entities and complex financial operations - Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or CFA preferred - Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills - Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy - Highly organised with strong follow-through and execution capability - Able to work independently with minimal supervision - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - High levels of confidentiality, ownership and accountability

What's on Offer: - Significant ownership and autonomy within the role - Opportunity to join a growing private investment platform

Contact Asma Siddiqui. Quote job ref JN-092026-7098018.