Finance Account Executive

Defendex Partners | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Full-Time

Defendex Partners is looking for a  Finance & Accounts Executive  to join our growing team in Abu Dhabi.

We are looking for someone who can manage the company’s day-to-day financial operations while also helping us build a stronger financial structure for future growth, banking facilities, funding, and investment readiness.

This is  not only an accounting role . We are looking for someone proactive, commercially minded, and capable of improving how the finance function operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project wise accounting for aviation spare parts tenders and contracts, including advance payments, partial deliveries, milestone invoicing, and customer collections.
• Track landed costs, freight charges, supplier payments, foreign exchange differences, and profitability by tender, PO, and line item.
• Manage accounting and supporting documents for UAE mainland, free zone, international suppliers, and government or defence sector customers.
• Manage invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenses, and bank reconciliations.
• Follow up customer payments and outstanding receivables.
• Maintain accurate cash-flow visibility and payment schedules.
• Track project costs, revenue, margins, and profitability.
• Manage financial records and accounting systems.
• Support UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors, accountants, and tax advisors when required.
• Prepare regular management financial reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Support banking relationships and documentation for financial facilities.
• Explore suitable  trade finance, working capital, PO financing, and invoice financing  opportunities.
• Help prepare the company financially for future investors and funding partners.
• Support financial forecasts, financial models, and investor/bank documentation.
• Improve and automate finance processes and internal controls.
• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, and Logistics from project award through invoicing and collection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Practical experience in accounting or finance operations.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Experience in aviation, defence, or government tenders is an advantage.
• Knowledge of international trade, free zone transactions, multi currency payments is preferred
• High confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive contracts.
• Strong knowledge of invoicing, collections, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, and cash-flow management.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Zoho Books or other ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.
• Exposure to banking facilities, trade finance, corporate finance, or funding is a strong advantage.
• Strong follow-up, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and take ownership.
• Based in the UAE or available to work full-time in Abu Dhabi.

What We Value

We are looking for someone who does more than process transactions.

The right person should help us  build the finance function , improve collections and cash-flow control, identify better financial solutions, and support Defendex in becoming increasingly  bankable, fundable, and investment-ready .

Employment:  Full-Time

Location:  Abu Dhabi, UAE