Chief Accountant

About This Role

• Take ownership of a critical finance function
• Join a stable, growth-oriented organisation

About Our Client Our client is a privately held organisation operating within a fast-growing, commercially driven sector. The business has a multi-faceted operating model, a strong regional footprint, and a focus on building scalable, well-governed finance operations to support its continued growth in the UAE.

Job Description

• 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

The Successful Applicant

• 6 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience within the UAE
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Proven experience owning a full month-end close process in a mid-sized or complex organisation
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and UAE Corporate Tax
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel capability
• Demonstrated ability to strengthen internal controls and improve finance processes
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff
• Candidates must be currently based in the UAE

What's On Offer

• Senior, hands-on finance role with high visibility to leadership
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the accounting function
• Exposure to a growing and evolving business environment
• Supportive leadership team with a focus on long-term development

Contact: Cheyenne Coutinho Quote job ref: JN-052026-7009681