Chief Accountant

Confidential Company; Al Ain; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a senior Accounting & Finance lead to oversee financial statements and close processes in line with IFRS. The role drives internal controls, audits, and asset management, while coordinating with AR, AP, and GL functions and supervising teams.

Strong ERP experience (SAP) and FMCG/manufacturing background are essential. The ideal candidate brings 7–12 years of corporate accounting, professional certifications (CA/ACCA/CMA preferred), and a hands-on analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; Master’s a plus.
• CA/ACCA/CMA or similar certification preferred.
• 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate setting.
• Mandatory FMCG/食品 & beverage/ dairy/ consumer goods or manufacturing exposure.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and regulations.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes for timely reporting of results.
• Lead regular internal audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinate AR, AP, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger functions with ERP systems; supervise teams.
• Collaborate with commercial, supply chain, and operations to drive financial performance.
• Support ERP optimization and finance transformation projects; ensure timely group reporting.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Fixed Assets

General Ledger

IFRS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle FCCS

Job description

Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations Manage month-end and year-end closing processes ensuring timely and precise reporting of financial results Conduct regular audits of financial records to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions as necessary Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity Lead and oversee the full spectrum of Accounting and Finance operations Reporting Ensure timely and accurate month-end quarter-end and year-end financial closing Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements Manage statutory audits tax filings internal and external stakeholders reporting Supervise and develop teams handling Accounts Receivable AR Accounts Payable AP and Fixed Assets Ensure strong internal controls accounting policies and governance frameworks are maintained Monitor working capital cash flow receivables payables and fixed asset management Partner with commercial supply chain and operations teams to drive financial performance and business decision-making Support process improvement initiatives ERP optimization and finance transformation projects Ensure timely submission of accurate and complete group financial related reports within corporate deadlines.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.Professional certifications such as CA/ACCA/CMA are highly preferred to demonstrate expertise in accounting principles.Minimum of 7-12 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a senior or managerial role within a corporate environment.Mandatory experience in a FMCG, Food & Beverage, Dairy, Consumer Goods, or Manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, accounting standards, and internal controls.Proven experience managing AR, AP, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger functions.Hands-on approach with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.Hands-on experience with SAP ERP is must and exposure to Oracle FCCS will be considered an added advantage.