Finance Associate

Overview

• **Finance Associate / Management Accountant / Financial Accountant / Finance Officer****High Ownership \| Fast-Growth Startup Environment****MishiPay****DIFC** **About Us**
• We are MishiPay — a fast-growing retail technology company transforming the in-store shopping experience by bringing the convenience of e-commerce into physical stores.
• Our platform enables customers to scan, pay, and check out seamlessly through a range of self-checkout solutions, including mobile, kiosks, mPOS, and RFID technology, helping retailers reduce friction and improve operational efficiency.
• We work with leading global retailers and continue to scale across multiple international markets.
• As the business grows, we are building a lean, commercially focused finance function capable of supporting a dynamic, multi-entity global operation. **The Role**
• We are looking for a **Finance Associate** to join our growing finance team.
• You will have at least **2-4 years general accounting experience** developed in a **fast-paced environment,** and be able to demonstrate a strong commercial awareness and proactive attitude.
• Ideally you will be **part-qualified.**
• This role is suited to someone who is technically strong, who’s worked as a Management Accountant or similar, commercially aware, proactive, and comfortable operating within a fast-paced startup environment.
• This is a high-ownership role, working closely with leadership, with exposure across finance, operations, and commercial decision-making.
• We are not looking for a traditional back-office accountant — we are looking for someone who can operate, solve, and own.
• You will have worked on all aspects of month end and other financial processes.
• The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of tasks, drive processes forward independently, and contribute to continuous improvement across the function. **Key Responsibilities*** Support the monthly close and reporting process, including journals, reconciliations, and assistance with management accounts
• Support compliance activities and statutory filings across multiple regions, coordinating with external consultants and ensuring deadlines are met
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to increase operational efficiency
• Assist with audit preparation, investor reporting, and ad-hoc finance projects
• Contribute to board packs, quarterly reporting materials, and wider business reporting
• Support commercial finance activities, including:
• Customer pricing and deal support
• Reviewing contracts and understanding revenue implications
• Tracking subscription, transaction, and revenue-related metrics
• Gain exposure to multi-entity and cross-border finance operations
• Support payment flow reconciliations and operational finance processes
• Coordinate with external partners including tax advisors, payroll providers, auditors, and consultants to ensure timely delivery of workstreams
• Work closely with leadership on:
• Financial modelling
• KPI tracking and performance analysis
• Fundraising support and investor-related materials
• Developing scalable finance processes and controls
• **Requirements*** 2–4 years of experience within a finance operations / accounting role.
• Previous experience within a startup, scale-up, or fast-paced environment preferred
• Part-qualified CA / ACCA, or strong accounting background
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets capability
• Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based accounting platforms
• Good understanding of core accounting principles and finance processes
• **What Will Make You Successful in This Role*** Proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Strong organisational and follow-up skills
• Ability to work effectively within fast-changing environments
• Strong attention to detail alongside commercial awareness
• Interest in the operational and commercial side of finance, not solely accounting processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• **Why Join Us*** Work closely with leadership within a high-growth international startup
• Gain exposure to global finance operations and strategic business initiatives
• Opportunity to help shape and improve finance processes as the business scales
• Collaborative, fast-moving environment with genuine ownership and impact
• Competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives
• **We also offer:*** Bonuses
• Unlimited holidays
• Hybrid Working (36 days WFH a year)

• Monthly Employee Awards

• A small monthly training budget
• Company events
• Free lunch in Bangalore
• MacBook
• Career progression and a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in tech

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