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Principal Accountant, Group Controllership & Risk

Airalo

Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 1 October 2026 (2 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 30 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Help Us Build The Future of Travel

At Airalo were making it easier for people to stay connected wherever they go. As the worlds first eSIM store our product is already used by millions of travelers across 200 countries and regions helping remove the friction from staying online while abroad.

Were a fully remote team of 400 people across 60 countries working in a fast moving environment where ownership is clear and decisions dont get slowed down by unnecessary layers. People here are trusted to take responsibility for their work and see it through.

Your Next Destination

Location: Remote anywhere in the UAE
Contract: Full-time permanent via Deel (our employer of record in the UAE)
Benefits: Learn more about our benefits here in this link - English is our main working language day to day so youll need to be comfortable communicating in it both in meetings and async.

Airalos fully remote Finance team is this role youll help ensure the companys financial operations run smoothly from reporting and budgeting to forecasting and analysis. Youll have the autonomy to own key processes provide actionable insights to leadership and influence decisions that drive Airalos growth. If you enjoy turning numbers into impact streamlining complex processes and supporting a fast-growing business this is the role for you.

The Principal Accountant Group Controllers & Risk Accountant will be responsible for end-to-end finance operations with a strong focus on financial controls enterprise risk management group consolidation and governance across multi-entity and multi-jurisdictional setups. This is an individual Contributor role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Contribute in monthly quarterly and annual close processes across group entities
Ensure accuracy completeness and timeliness of financial statements
Lead group consolidation including eliminations inter-company reconciliations and FX translation
Design implement and monitor internal financial controls (IFC / SOX-like)
Develop and maintain Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs) SOPs and control documentation
Identify control gaps drive remediation plans and strengthen preventive and detective controls
Ensure segregation of duties and governance across all finance processes
Act as primary point of contact for statutory internal and group audits
Oversee compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Lead or support ERP and consolidation system implementations
Support new entity setups restructuring and business expansion
Partner with FP&A Tax Legal HR and Operations teams
Oversee inter-company agreements recharge mechanisms and transfer pricing support

Must Haves:

Must Haves:
CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent qualification
7 years of experience in controllership or financial control roles
Strong experience in multi-entity consolidation and reporting
Hands-on exposure to internal controls and audit management
Working knowledge of IFRS.
Attention to detail with ability to work in fast-scaling environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Process improvement and automation orientation

Preferred Experience

Experience in startups consultancies or MNCs
Exposure to cross-border and multi-currency operations
ERP implementation or optimization experience

If you are interested in the position please apply via the link.

Why People Join Us In the UAE

Were a fully remote team across 60 countries built on a simple idea: trust people to own their work and deliver without unnecessary layers or heavy process getting in the way.

Many people joining us from the UAE are looking for clarity in scope and real ownership in their role. They want to know what theyre responsible for how success is measured and have direct access to the people making decisions.

What often stands out is the combination of a global product-led company with a flexible remote setup. For many its the opportunity to work on a product used by millions of travelers worldwide alongside a team that moves quickly and values clear ownership and accountability.

Before You Hit Apply

By applying you acknowledge and agree that in case of successful application Airalo may request to run background checks as a condition for entering into an agreement with you. Rest assured that these checks will only occur upon your prior consent and at the end of the selection process and will be strictly limited to what is allowed under the laws that are applicable to you. All data that you share or that we collect in connection with such checks will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policyavailable here: sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this opportunity. Airalo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout our job interview process.

At Airalo we use AI-assisted tools as part of our recruitment process. Your application will be reviewed using tools that help our recruiters analyze and organize CV information. These tools support but do not replace human judgment; all hiring decisions are made by humans. If you progress to an interview we may use tools to generate AI-assisted notes - you can opt out of these. For more information on how we handle your data please see our Privacy Policy: Experience:

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