Assistant Manager – Accounting

GBS Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai seeks a qualified Chartered Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure timely compliance with IFRS. The role requires a deep understanding of tax regulations across the Middle East and experience with ERP systems. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing audits, and mentoring junior accountants. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance/accounting.
• Deep understanding of tax and regulatory requirements across the Middle East.
• Experience managing audits and interacting with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations for Middle East entities.
• Ensure timely closure of accounts per IFRS.
• Manage bank reconciliations and statutory payments.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

ERP systems experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations such as accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger for Middle East regional entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts per IFRS and relevant tax/legal frameworks.
• Supervise financial statement preparation, reporting, and budget forecasting across multiple countries.
• Manage bank account reconciliations, cash flow, and statutory payments for different jurisdictions.
• Drive compliance with group accounting policies and regional/internal financial controls, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and more.
• Coordinate and support statutory/internal audits for entities across the Middle East, resolving audit queries promptly.
• Collaborate with consultants for VAT and tax compliance in each country, staying current on changing regulations.
• Mentor junior accountants and support their skills development in multicountry settings.
• Lead or support ERP system operations, upgrades, and improvements
• Identify accounting process improvement opportunities and help implement best-in-class solutions.
• Prepare periodic management reports and deliver actionable insights for Management.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in finance/accounting.
• Deep understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local tax, and regulatory requirements across the Middle East.
• Proven experience with ERP systems, including report generation, transaction processing, and user support.
• Strong MS Office skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled in financial data management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration in multicultural, multilingual teams.
• Experience managing audits, interacting with external auditors, and implementing internal financial controls.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UAE/GCC VAT, and ability to adapt to evolving regional regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High integrity and professionalism in handling confidential information.

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