Finance Officer

Finance Officer – External Finance Department

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

Provide Finance Officer support to clients in delivering the overall financial management and regulatory reporting, and manage the day‑to‑day activity of the finance and accounting operations, ensuring responsibilities are organised and carried out efficiently and within agreed timelines.

• Ensure the company’s capital resources and liquidity of the firm are in compliance with regulatory requirements at all times.
• Ongoing liaison and reporting to senior management.
• Development of strategic direction, goals, and objectives for all reporting sections within the finance function, ensuring alignment with the strategic plans of the company.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual EPRS returns (PIBs).
• Coordination and preparation of financial and management reports, business plans, business activity reports, financial position and cash forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory authorities, including statutory audit and tax compliance.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the applicable financial and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide accounting and bookkeeping support where required.
• Assist in authorisation projects, prepare financial projections.
• Periodically review processes and procedures within the external finance department and provide suggestions for process improvements where deemed necessary.
• Assist with process improvement and implementation of strategy updates once agreed.
• Advocate a strong risk and compliance culture.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and liaise with individuals as required.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivating and able to work accurately at speed.
• IT literate with a high level of competence in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of accounting systems (Xero, Quick Books desirable).
• Proactive with a positive attitude and reliable approach towards work.

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Recognised qualification in Accounting (ACA or ACCA) or similar.
• Background in regulated financial services entity, especially DFSA/FSRA preferred.
• Competency in management and statutory accounts production as per IFRS.

• Role Level: Entry‑Level
• Work Type:
  Full‑Time
• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Dubai
• Company Website:
• Job Function:
  Finance
• Industry: Business Consulting and Services