Chief Accountant

Intelligent Solutions HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multinational IT distribution firm seeks a Chief Accountant to lead their financial operations in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in accounting and finance, ideally from a Big 4 background, and must excel in ERP systems. This role emphasizes leadership in financial processes, with responsibilities ranging from budgeting to month-end reporting.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in accounting/finance required.
• Background in Big 4 and industry experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on exposure to ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead country-level finance operations managing transactions and reports.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and P&L analysis.
• Ensure timely month-end and annual reporting.

Skills

Financial Leadership

ERP Systems Exposure

Budgeting

P&L Analysis

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

General Overview:

Intelligent Solutions have partnered with a large multinational IT distribution firm to hire a Chief Accountant for their team in Dubai. We are seeking a highly technical financial leader to drive our client's core financial operations in collaboration with their regional and global financial teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead country-level finance operations.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, P&L analysis, balance sheet management.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting.
• Manage high volume transactions in a dynamic ERP environment (SAP / Microsoft Dynamics).
• Handle end-to-end finance activities including debits, credits, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global finance teams.

Ideal Candidate:

• 8–10 years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Previous background in Big 4 followed by industry (ideally manufacturing or similar complex environment).
• Hands-on exposure to ERP systems (SAP and Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Passionate, committed to long-term growth, thrives under deadlines.
• Must have local finance experience.