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Lead Accountant

DizzaractAbu Dhabi, UAE2 months agoMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

Skills

ExcelGitIFRS

About This Role

🏒 Dizzaract FZ LLC

πŸ•’ Full-time \| On-site (Monday to Friday)

πŸ‘€ Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

We are seeking a seasoned and results-driven Lead Accountant to serve as a key finance partner to the Director of Finance and Operations, owning day to day financial execution and controls across the Dizzaract ecosystem.

This role is responsible for safeguarding financial integrity and supporting operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will lead all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with a strong commitment to precision, transparency, and full adherence to UAE regulatory and reporting standards, including IFRS, VAT, and Corporate Tax.

Accounting & Financial Control

  • Own the full accounting cycle across entities, including reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions
  • Rebuild and maintain IFRS compliant financial records aligned with UAE regulations
  • Oversee digital assets transaction accounting (wallets, exchanges etc) with proper classification and audit trails
  • Manage payroll, bank payments, and all disbursements with full control and documentation
  • Ensure all transactions are approved, traceable, and audit-ready

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

  • Lead budgeting cycles with department heads and consolidate into a unified plan
  • Monitor budgets vs actuals, highlight variances, and drive corrective actions
  • Maintain monthly spend plans, rolling forecasts, and cash flow visibility

Systems, Claims & Process

  • Set up, structure, and own accounting systems and integrations end-to-end
  • Oversee claims, reimbursements, and project-level financial tracking
  • Maintain structured trackers and improve workflows through automation

Compliance & Audit

  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT, and Corporate Tax
  • Own audit readiness and act as the primary liaison with auditors
  • Manage statutory filings and coordinate with tax advisors

Financial Analysis & Insights

  • Deliver reports on project profitability, cost drivers, and spend efficiency
  • Support financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning
  • Provide actionable insights to improve financial discipline

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA / CA / ACCA preferred).
  • 5+ years of UAE-based accounting experience.
  • Deep understanding of IFRS, VAT, Corporate Tax, and UAE audit processes.
  • Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and high standards of financial ethics.
  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Hands-on experience with modern accounting systems (Mandatory).
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and experience in preparing management reports.
  • Excellent documentation discipline and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Reliable and committed to maintaining full confidentiality.
  • High ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently without supervision

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