Accounting Supervisor

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure compliance, and lead a small team. The ideal candidate will have a background in transactional accounting, experience in the marine or related sectors, and strong proficiency in ERP systems. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to operational and financial excellence within a globally recognized group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Must come directly from a transactional accounting background.
• Prior experience in the marine, offshore, oil & gas, or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Treasury.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, including accrual postings and general ledger updates.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analyses for management review.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team to achieve department goals.

Skills

Balance sheets

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Payroll

Vendor management

Auditing

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join a leading marine services organization. The role will oversee day‑to‑day transactional accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting while leading a small team and supporting process improvements.

Client Details

Our client is a well‑established marine and offshore services company operating across global markets. They are known for their commitment to operational excellence, safety, and innovation in the energy and marine sectors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Treasury.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing, including accrual postings and general ledger updates.
• Prepare financial reports and variance analyses for management review.
• Provide redundancy and support in transactional functions as needed.
• Coordinate with auditors, providing documentation and explanations during internal and external audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team to achieve department goals.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure IFRS compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Must come directly from a transactional accounting background.
• Prior experience in the marine, offshore, oil & gas, or related sectors.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor) and MS Office.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, VAT, and WHT.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Exposure to process automation and a mindset for continuous improvement.

Job Offer

An opportunity to join a globally recognized marine and offshore services group, lead a capable accounting team, and contribute to driving operational and financial excellence.

Skills

Balance sheets, AP, AR, AL, Payroll, Vendor management, auditing