Job offer: Associate Finance Manager - Russian Speaker

Our client is a Dubai based company that provides financial services to businesses and affluent individuals. The company offers a wide range of services including accounting, bookkeeping, CFO expertise, concierge services, corporate services, and family office support services.

1. Tax Compliance and Planning:

• Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of tax returns for the family office, ensuring strict adherence to Russian and UAE tax regulations.
• Proactively provide strategic tax planning to optimize tax efficiency across both jurisdictions.
• Stay abreast of tax legislation changes in Russia and the UAE, offering expert advice on their impact on the family's financial strategies.

2. Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to inform decision-making, including tax optimization, investment performance, and cash flow management.
• Collaborate closely with external advisors to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

3. Asset and Investment Management:

• Support the effective management and monitoring of the family's diverse investment portfolio, encompassing real estate, private equity, and other assets.
• Conduct rigorous due diligence and financial analysis for potential investments, providing data-driven recommendations based on market trends and tax implications (optional).
• Partner with external investment advisors to align the family's investment strategy with their financial goals.

4. Family Office Administration:

• Efficiently manage administrative tasks such as document management, record-keeping, and correspondence related to financial and personal matters.
• Foster strong relationships with external service providers, including banks, tax advisors, legal professionals, and property managers, to optimize service delivery.
• Create clear and informative presentations, reports, and communications for family members and other stakeholders.

5. Personalized Assistance Services (Concierge Services):

• Provide exceptional support in coordinating luxury lifestyle management services, including travel arrangements, personal shopping, event planning, and other personalized requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with service providers to ensure consistently high-quality and timely service delivery.
• Anticipate and fulfill the personal needs and requests of family members to enhance their overall experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Preferred professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of financial or accounting experience, preferably in a family office or similar setting.
• In-depth knowledge of Russian and UAE tax laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and investment management.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a capacity to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to foster relationships with high-net-worth clients and service providers.
• Proficiency in financial software applications and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in English and Russian.

Key Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Exceptional discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.