Help Us Build The Future of Travel
At Airalo, we’re making it easier for people to stay connected wherever they go. As the world’s 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.
We’re a fully remote team of 400+ people across 60+ countries, working in a fast moving environment where ownership is clear and decisions don’t 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 - https://airalo-public.notion.site/Benefits-25396a97ffca81fb9bc1f0be479f1be3?pvs=74
Languages: English is our main working language day to day, so you'll need to be comfortable communicating in it both in meetings and async.
Airalo’s fully remote Finance team is growing. In this role, you’ll help ensure the company’s financial operations run smoothly, from reporting and budgeting to forecasting and analysis. You’ll have the autonomy to own key processes, provide actionable insights to leadership, and influence decisions that drive Airalo’s 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
We’re 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 they’re 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, it’s 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 Policy, available here: www.airalo.com/more-info/privacy-policy?srsltid=AfmBOooBT0rXAj1FaNelZ3VfN0wvhwzvAoxdtHnOKSVETpiSjiXVuycy
We 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.
