Chief Accountant

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Chief Accountant to oversee the entire accounting function, ensuring timely financial reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls. You will lead and develop the accounting team and act as the main liaison with external auditors and tax authorities.

The role requires 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity, with expertise in Oracle or SAP and advanced Excel for reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• Professional qualification: CA / ACCA / CPA / CMA (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven leadership and team management capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and month-end/year-end close.
• Ensure financial statements comply with IFRS/local GAAP.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Review internal controls and close control gaps.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Monitor payables, receivables, and overall financial position.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA

Tools

Oracle Financials

SAP FI/CO

MS Excel

Job description

The Chief Accountant oversees the entire accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. The role leads and develops the accounting team and acts as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax authorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely month-end and year-end close
• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and in accordance with IFRS / local GAAP
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team (Senior Accountant, General Accountant, AP)
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory filings, and other regulatory requirements
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors and tax authorities
• Review and strengthen internal controls, identifying and closing control gaps
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and payment runs before finalization
• Support the Finance Manager in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Monitor and report on the company's payables, receivables, and overall financial position

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• Professional qualification: CA / ACCA / CPA / CMA (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks
• Proven leadership and team management capability

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.

SOFTWARE / SYSTEMS (ORACLE / SAP)

• ERP: Oracle Financials (advanced) or SAP FI/CO (advanced)
• Advanced MS Excel and financial reporting tools