Finance and People Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

Financial Operations:

• Oversee daily finance activities including data entry, invoice processing, expense tracking, reimbursements, petty cash, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and submit payment requisition forms, ensuring complete and organized documentation
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records and coordinate with external accountants for transaction entries
• Track and manage company budgets, highlighting variances and supporting data-driven decisions
• Prepare monthly reports (budget vs. actuals, cash flow statements, variance analyses) for senior leadership
• Support audits, VAT filings, and regulatory compliance with auditors and tax consultants
• Improve internal finance processes and controls
• Use tools like Xero, Alaan, Expensify, NetSuite, and Excel for financial data and reporting

People Operations Support:

• Work with the People team to ensure accurate payroll processing and coordination with payroll providers
• Handle employee reimbursements, bank letters, salary transfer documentation, and insurance paperwork
• Maintain confidential employee records for payroll, visa, and compliance
• Assist with visa renewals, employee letters, and government portal documentation
• Act as liaison between People, Finance, and PRO agencies to ensure smooth cross-functional operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in finance or accounting roles
• Strong grasp of accounting standards, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Familiarity with UAE tax regulations, audit cycles, compliance frameworks, and UAE Labor Law
• Excellent organizational discipline and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret and act on financial data
• Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines
• Based in the UAE
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle NetSuite
• Enjoys structuring fast-moving environments
• Comfortable with Excel and team coordination
• Exhibits a proactive, helpful attitude
• Believes in the importance of good operations

Benefits

• Details not specified in posting (typical for UAE: Paid Leave, Visa, Health Insurance)

About the Company

Orbitworks, building on Loft Orbital's heritage, is on a mission to make space simple for organizations aiming to deploy physical and virtual missions. As the UAE's first commercial company to mass-manufacture satellites, Orbitworks operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi, with a target of producing tens of satellites annually.