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Head of Accounts – UAE (Sharjah) Salary: Up to AED 35,000 per month + benefits | Monday–Friday We are currently partnering with a leading manufacturing business within the lubricants sector to appoint a Head of Accounts based in Sharjah.
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Head of Accounts – UAE (Sharjah)
Salary: Up to AED 35,000 per month + benefits \| Monday–Friday
We are currently partnering with a leading manufacturing business within the lubricants sector to appoint a
Head of Accounts
based in Sharjah.
This is a senior, hands-on finance leadership role responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
- Ensure accurate preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and variance analysis
- Manage inventory valuation, product costing, and cost control processes in collaboration with operations
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and support banking and treasury activities
- Supervise AR performance including collections, ageing, and export-related billing processes
- Oversee AP function including supplier payments, compliance, and cost efficiency
- Ensure full compliance with IFRS, VAT, and local regulatory requirements
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure a clean audit process
- Lead and develop the accounting team, driving performance and accountability
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA / ACCA / CMA preferred)
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility
- Strong experience in
- manufacturing and/or downstream oil & gas environments is essential
- Proven expertise in
- month-end close, financial reporting, AR/AP, and inventory/cost accounting
- Strong understanding of IFRS, VAT, and internal controls
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a finance team
- High attention to detail with a strong operational and hands-on approach
- What’s on Offer
- Salary up to
- AED 35,000 per month + benefits
- Monday to Friday working structure
- Senior leadership role with direct impact on financial operations and decision-making
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, operational manufacturing environment
How To Apply
If you have a strong background in
downstream oil & gas or manufacturing finance leadership
and are looking for your next step, we would be happy to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
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