Chief Accountant

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

Job summary

Careers International is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead our accounting functions in a hospitality-oriented business. You will oversee general ledger, month-end close, forecasting, and compliance with GAAP while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, hands-on experience with SAP/FOCUS and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and MBA/M.Com level education. Expect a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with tax support and internal control enhancements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Financial Controller or senior accounting role.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger and month-end close processes.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare revenue positions and forecasting expenditures.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Generate error-free accounting reports and present results.
• Analyse financial information and summarize financial status.
• Prepare federal, local and special tax returns as required.
• Spot errors and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns and internal audits.
• Carry out month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop SOPs for accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Financial Controller

GAAP

GL functions

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

MBA/M.Com

Tools

SAP/FOCUS

QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Job description

Responsibilities

• Preparing revenue positions and forecasting expenditure.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Generate error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyse financial information and summarise financial status
• Preparing required federal, local and special tax returns
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice onManagement Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications, if required for the improvement of existing accounting systems and procedures.
• Plan, assign, monitor and mentor/train junior staff, clerks and book keepers.
• Participate in financial forecast process.
• Provide input on various accounting issues and goal setting process.
• Prepare financial statements vs and budget according to timeline schedule fixed.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Initiate and assist internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• To carry out efficiently month-end and year-end close process.
• Develop and document – SOPs for various business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee the processing of state and federal payroll taxes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP
• Liaise and effectively communicate with ourOwners & Finance Manager.
• Awareness of business trends

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as aFinancial Controller,Accounting Supervisor, chief accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Focus, accuracy and efficiently working under time bound deadlines
• Effective oral and communication skills
• Aptitude for numbers crunching & analytical / quantitative skills and quantitativeskills

Qualifications

• SAP/FOCUS/any other software knowledge is a must
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• MBA/ M. COM
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks & ProAdvisor
• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables
• Proved 6-10years work experience in Hospitality/F&B Industries preferred