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Head of Accounting

Kingston Stanley
Sharjah, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
AED 35,000/month
3 weeks ago
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Overview

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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