Finance Manager - Investment & Financial Services
On-siteManama, Manama, Bahrain
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards. Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while overseeing general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and reconciliations. Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and treasury activities to support business growth and strategic decision-making. Coordinate internal and external audits, manage relationships with auditors and banks, and ensure timely regulatory submissions. Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies while coaching finance team members to achieve operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
- 5–8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including experience in a managerial capacity
- Prior experience in one or more of the following sectors: Private Credit, Structured Finance, Asset-Based Lending, Commercial Lending, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Venture Debt, Wealth Management, Family Offices, Trade Finance, Leasing & Equipment Finance, FinTech (Lending or Credit Platforms), Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Investment Management, or Financial Advisory/Corporate Finance
- Strong understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, financial controls, and risk management
- Experience managing audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and financial governance processes
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Desired Qualifications
- Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent
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