Corporate Accounting Specialist

Wanna join the adventure?

We're looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented Corporate Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. The role supports Orbitworks' corporate accounting and Marlan's fund-level reporting and compliance requirements. It combines financial operations, audit and tax coordination, and exposure to investment reporting, perfect for someone who enjoys precision, accountability, and growth in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including invoice processing, reimbursements, petty cash, and reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Prepare and process payment requisitions, ensuring accuracy, documentation completeness, and adherence to approval workflows.
• Maintain clean ledgers and collaborate with external accountants for timely posting and reconciliation.
• Support monthly management reporting including budget vs. actuals, cash flow statements, and variance analysis.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing annual financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Coordinate audits and support auditors with required documentation and schedules.
• Support tax compliance, including VAT and corporate tax filings, and maintain awareness of UAE regulatory requirements.
• Provide payroll-related accounting support in coordination with the People Operations team.
• Support fund-level accounting for Marlan, including capital tracking, investment reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, and consultants to ensure accurate and compliant reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, internal controls, and reporting systems.
• Use financial tools such as NetSuite, Xero, Alaan, and Excel to streamline reporting and ensure data integrity.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting.
• Qualified or part-qualified ACCA, ICAEW, or CPA, or currently completing PER.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, month-end close processes, and accounting principles.
• Exposure to tax, audit, and compliance in the UAE.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with NetSuite or Xero preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Based in the UAE with fluency in English.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in fund or investment accounting.
• Familiarity with capital tracking and fund regulatory reporting.
• Prior work with multi-entity accounting or group structures.
• A proactive mindset, strong ownership, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.