Job: Senior Finance Manager
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Location: Fully remote Employment Type: Full-Time
About estaieestaie is building the first global OTA engineered specifically for extended stays, offering negotiated accommodation rates for bookings ranging from 30 to 365 nights. Our model consistently delivers an average of 32% savings to guests while enabling hotels, serviced apartments, and real estate operators to optimise long-stay occupancy, drive predictable revenue, and eliminate inventory inefficiencies.
With global mobility surging and long-stay travel emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in hospitality, estaie is uniquely positioned to capture a structurally underserved market. Incubated at in5 Dubai and scaling across the region, we are engineering a category-defining booking infrastructure for digital nomads, expats, corporates, and long-stay travellers worldwide.
As we expand and accelerate our international footprint, disciplined financial leadership becomes foundational. This role is built for a high-performance operator who will anchor our financial systems, investment readiness, and long-term capital strategy.
Role Overview The Finance Manager will serve as the financial command centre of estaie—owning day-to-day financial operations, accounting governance, investment documentation, cash flow control, business planning, HR administration, and cross-functional financial execution. This mandate is intentionally broad to reflect the realities of a fast-scaling startup. Beyond operational excellence, the role includes strategic exposure to investors, audits, fundraising, board reporting, and capital planning. The role reports directly to the Founder & CEO.
Core Responsibilities Financial Operations & Accounting Leadership Direct all day-to-day accounting workflows with full ownership of bookkeeping accuracy. Configure and operate accounting systems (e.g., Odoo) and maintain a compliant, scalable Chart of Accounts. Lead monthly and annual closing cycles: journal entries, accruals, depreciation, prepaid expenses, and reconciliation workflows. Manage payroll, gratuity calculations, leave accruals, employee accounting, and multi-currency reconciliations. Produce monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). Cashflow Management, Treasury & Collections Act as custodian of liquidity forecasting, burn management, and scenario modelling. Oversee all receivables, payment tracking, and rigorous collections processes across all channels. Strengthen treasury controls, vendor payments, and internal disbursement workflows. VAT, Compliance & Audit Management Own UAE VAT compliance end-to-end, including quarterly VAT filings and regulatory documentation. and later on, Saudi Arabia and Egypt Tax systems. Manage tax-exempt transaction classifications, VAT reconciliations, and supplier/customer compliance validation. Prepare the company for audits, coordinate with auditors, and maintain audit-ready documentation. Investment Management & Investor Relations Maintain and update the cap table, investment records, ESOP structures, and compliance documentation. Prepare investor-ready dashboards, KPIs, financial packs, and performance insight decks. Support fundraising cycles through due diligence management, investor communication materials, and data room oversight. Partner with the CEO on strategic modelling, valuations, and long-term capital planning. Business Planning & Strategic Financial Execution Develop financial models aligned with product roadmap, revenue strategy, and geographic expansion. Advise leadership on pricing optimisation, margin improvement, and financial feasibility of strategic initiatives. Implement financial controls and SOPs that scale with the organisation. HR, Administration & Internal Governance Oversee HR financial processes including payroll, commissions, reimbursements, and contractual documentation. Manage financial elements of partner onboarding, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. Implement administrative systems that support operational efficiency and internal governance. Automation, Systems Optimisation & Process Design Implement and optimise automation tools including Odoo, WIO Bank, custom systems and invoicing/reconciliation platforms. Lead process redesign initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies and establish scalable operational infrastructure.
Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred. Fluent English and Arabic are mandatory.
Technical Skills Expertise in accounting software, including Odoo Finance, Custom Systems for analytics, and WIO Bank. Strong command of UAE/KSA/EGY VAT regulations and compliance frameworks. Advanced Google Sheets and financial modelling capability. Familiarity with automation tools for invoicing, reconciliation, and workflow optimisation.
Professional Experience10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, VAT, reporting, and AR/AP. Experience in SMEs, high-growth startups, or multinational settings preferred. Proven experience managing financial projections, investment records, and audit processes. Exposure to investor relations or fundraising environments is advantageous.
Core Competencies Analytical precision and executive-level financial insight. Deep attention to accuracy and internal control discipline. Proactive problem-solving orientation. Strong communication and stakeholder management capability. Excellent multitasking and time management skills suitable for a fast-paced environment.
Personal Attributes High integrity, confidentiality, and trustworthiness. Strong ownership mindset and resilience. Results-driven and strategically oriented. Collaborative yet capable of independent decision-making.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive Salary in EGP (Un-taxed) 35 working days of paid vacation annually, with incremental increases every 6 months during the first 2 years. Equity in the company - ESOP with vesting equity ownership immediately upon successful joining. Medical insurance for the employee and immediate family. The company will cover a UAE mobile line. Work within a high-growth, high-ownership environment with significant exposure to the CEO, investors, and strategic decision-making.