Senior Corporate Accountant

Overview

Key Responsibilitiesfinancial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger transactions and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and treasury-related accounting activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies across all entities.

Consolidation & Group Reporting

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for multiple subsidiaries and investment entities.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries.
• Support the preparation of board reports, management reports, and financial analysis packages.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance, filings, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting, taxation, and statutory regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and accounting standards and assess their impact on the group.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Support financial due diligence activities for acquisitions, disposals, and strategic investments.
• Participate in financial modelling, transaction assessments, and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Review target company financial statements and identify key accounting and financial risks.
• Assist in purchase price allocation and acquisition accounting processes.

Audit & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Liaise with banks, advisors, auditors, tax consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Support the CFO in strategic financial initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications & Experienceeducation

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.

Professional Certifications (Mandatory)

Preferred

• CFA (particularly beneficial for investment-related environments).

Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience within investment companies, holding groups, family offices, private equity firms, asset management firms, or diversified conglomerates.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Financial reporting under IFRS.
• Group consolidations and multi-entity structures.
• UAE Corporate Tax and VAT.
• Mergers & acquisitions support and financial due diligence.
• External audits and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working directly with senior management and executive leadership.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of consolidation principles and investment accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, confidential, and high-performance investment environment.

Mandatory Requirements

• Must currently reside in the UAE or be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.
• Abu Dhabi-based role with on-site presence required.
• Proven experience within complex multi-entity or investment-driven organizations.
• Professional accounting certification is mandatory.