Finance Reporting Lead

Who we are: Stake is the MENA region s most exciting real estate fintech company, combining real estate expertise and innovative financial technology to deliver products that empower everyone to own and build wealth through Real Estate. Launched in 2021 we have grown rapidly, leveraging decades of experience in technology, financial services and global real estate, to launch the MENA region s first mobile app for fractional real estate investing. This is just the beginning and we re currently searching for highly talented individuals to join and help lead our expansion into international markets and new business lines What you ll do:

Financial Operations KSA

• Own day-to-day finops: client money reconciliations, invoicing, collections, payments, and bank account management
• Manage KSA payroll and maintain the accounting policy manual
• Monitor and manage cashflow across KSA funds and operating entities

Month-End Close & Reporting KSA, UAE & Group

• Drive the monthly close process across all entities - KSA opco, UAE opco, and Group holdco accurately and on time
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) per IFRS for each entity
• Prepare consolidated group management accounts and contribute to board reporting
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and substantiations across all entities

Regulatory Reporting CMA & DFSA

• Prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports for CMA-licensed entity and DFSA-regulated UAE entity
• Manage Client Money accounts in strict compliance with CMA and DFSA rules
• Maintain the regulatory calendar and ensure zero missed deadlines across both jurisdictions

Tax Compliance

• Own VAT filings for KSA (ZATCA) and UAE (FTA), Zakat and CIT for KSA entities
• Maintain a tax compliance calendar; coordinate with external advisors on complex matters

Audit

• Lead audit preparation across all entities working papers, reconciliations, and documentation
• Be the primary liaison for external auditors across KSA, UAE, and Group audits
• Track and close all audit findings within agreed timelines

Process & Scaling

• Document processes and build playbooks to reduce key-person dependency
• Work with tech/product teams to identify automation opportunities in finance workflows

Desired Candidate Profile

What we're looking for:

• 4 6 years of finance and accounting experience, ideally across multi-entity MENA businesses
• Big 4 audit background and/or experience at a regulated financial institution (asset manager, investment firm, fintech) preferred
• Hands-on experience owning month-end close and multi-entity reporting
• Working knowledge of CMA and DFSA regulatory reporting requirements
• Direct experience managing KSA (ZATCA VAT, Zakat, CIT) and UAE (FTA VAT) tax filings
• Experience managing external audits independently
• Strong IFRS knowledge; fund accounting and NAV experience is a plus
• CA, CPA, ACCA, or CFA qualification required
• High attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and ability to manage multiple reporting threads simultaneously
• Clear, concise communicator who can translate financial complexity for non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable in a fast-moving startup where processes are still being built