Since launching in 1989, CMC Markets has become one of the world’s leading online financial trading businesses. CMC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and serves retail and institutional clients through 15 offices in 12 countries across four continents.

CMC offers an award-winning online and mobile trading platform, enabling clients to trade over 10,000 financial instruments across shares, indices, foreign currencies, commodities and treasuries through contracts for difference. In Australia, the Group also offers stockbroking services.

CMC is committed to recruiting, developing, retaining and motivating exceptional people who are talented, innovative and focused on delivering excellence. The Group’s values centre on:

• Put clients first

• Lead with quality

• Set the standards

More information about the Group can be found at www.cmcmarkets.com.

Role Overview

This role will support the Head of Finance with the financial control, reporting and governance of a DFSA-authorised financial services entity.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the month-end close, general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare applicable UAE tax submissions, including Corporate Tax and VAT.
• Coordinate external audit requirements and respond to audit queries.
• Prepare statutory and applicable DFSA regulatory reports, ensuring figures reconcile to the accounting records.
• Prepare internal management reports and explain material variances.
• Assist in developing and maintaining finance policies, procedures and controls.
• Provide FP&A support to the Head of Finance with budgeting and forecasts, as required.
  

Experience and qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant finance or accounting experience; financial services experience is preferred.
• DFSA-regulated firm experience is an advantage.
• Degree in accounting, finance or a related field; a professional accounting qualification is preferred.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations and finance controls.
• UAE tax and financial systems experience is an advantage.