Finance, Accounting & Investment Manager

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Location: Fully remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

About estaie

estaie is building the first global OTA explicitly engineered 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 optimize 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, Accounting & Investment Manager will serve as the financial command centre of estaie—owning day-to-day monetary operations, accounting governance, investment documentation, cashflow 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.

High performers in this role will be on a clear 24-36 months succession pathway to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position , contingent on delivery, integrity, and demonstrated leadership capacity.

The role reports directly to the Founder & CEO.

Core Responsibilities

1. 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, Cashflow).

2. 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.

3. VAT, Compliance & Audit Management

• Own UAE VAT compliance end-to-end, including quarterly VAT filings and regulatory documentation.
• 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.

4. 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.

5. Business Planning & Strategic Financial Execution

• Develop financial models aligned with product roadmap, revenue strategy, and geographic expansion.
• Advise leadership on pricing optimization, margin improvement, and financial feasibility of strategic initiatives.
• Implement financial controls and SOPs that scale with the organization.

6. 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.

7. Automation, Systems Optimization & Process Design

• Implement and optimize automation tools, including Odoo, WIO, and invoicing/reconciliation platforms.
• Lead process redesign initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies and establish scalable operational infrastructure.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in accounting software such as Odoo.
• Strong command of UAE VAT regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Familiarity with automation tools for invoicing, reconciliation, and workflow optimization.

Professional Experience

• 7–10 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 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

• Salary range: EGP 30,000 – 40,000 monthly (based on experience, performance maturity, and willingness to accelerate learning).
• 35 working days of paid vacation annually , with incremental increases every 6 months during the first 2 years.
• Clear path to CFO within 24 months, contingent upon operational excellence and demonstrable strategic contribution.
• Equity in the company after 6 months of successful performance.
• Medical insurance for the employee and immediate family .
• The company covers the UAE mobile line.
• Work within a high-growth, high-ownership environment with significant exposure to the CEO, investors, and strategic decision-making.