Finance & Compliance Director | Multi-Entity Organization

Finance & Compliance Director

Multi-Entity Organization | Hybrid

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Director to oversee and manage the finance and compliance operations across several legal entities in different jurisdictions. Some are operating companies; most are holding entities. As the Group’s finance leader, you will work closely with the CEO and provide full visibility into the financial health of the company, ensuring all processes run smoothly, cash flow is forecasted accurately, and all financial reporting and compliance requirements are met across jurisdictions.

This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing high-level oversight with active involvement in day-to-day financial operations, working closely with team-members from across the organization including bookkeepers and external service providers.

• Manage all financial operations across several entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain comprehensive cash flow forecasts, ensuring liquidity and proactive financial planning 
• Ensure full compliance with local financial regulations, VAT filings, and corporate reporting obligations in the various jurisdictions of incorporation
• Oversea and enforce compliance with AML, FATCA, CTF, and other applicable regulations across the organization
• Establish and optimize processes for financial reporting, revenue tracking, expense categorization, and tax compliance 
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring all data is accurate and delivered on time
• Supervise internal bookkeeping functions, ensuring proper transaction recording and account reconciliation 
• Review and assess trade finance instruments (e.g., letters of credit, guarantees), ensuring appropriate risk management and facilities utilization 
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and compliance and other service providers to ensure all filings and reports are submitted accurately and on time 
• Drive process improvements to streamline financial operations and support business scalability 
• Manage annual audits across all entities, including coordination with external auditors
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, providing clear financial analysis, insights, and recommendations.

• 10+ years of finance experience, with a strong background in managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional financial operations
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, compliance, forecasting, and operational finance 
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide internal teams and collaborate with external partners 
• Comfortable working in a remote-first environment with teams across different time zones
• Excellent analytical and reporting abilities, with the capacity to translate complex data into actionable insights 
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Certified Accountant (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent).

• Experience serving on corporate Boards
• Experience acting as Board Secretary.