Chief Accountant
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Take end-to-end ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines
Prepare and review financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow in line with IFRS standards
Deliver clear and insightful management reports with variance analysis, key performance indicators, and financial commentary
Oversee complex accounting entries including accruals, prepayments, provisions, foreign exchange revaluations, and adjustments
Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors and manage the year-end audit process through to completion
Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls across all accounting activities
Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvements, including system and ERP enhancements
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team across general ledger, payables, receivables, and treasury support
Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring strong controls over invoicing, collections, supplier payments, and reconciliations
Review daily cash positions, bank reconciliations, and support cash flow forecasting and working capital management
Ensure accurate payroll validation, statutory deductions, and correct general ledger postings
Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations across entities
Ensure full compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, ESR, and other regulatory and statutory requirements
Maintain audit-ready documentation and stay up to date with regulatory and accounting standard changes impacting the business
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