Chief Accountant

High Street Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to manage accounting functions for multiple entities across the UAE and Internationally. The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep knowledge of IFRS standards. This position offers an opportunity to shape financial operations and lead a diverse team across jurisdictions. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting with proven multi-entity management.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS standards and hands-on application in business.
• Experience in international trading.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping for 10-15 legal entities in the UAE.
• Manage the accounting team in the UAE and teams in Turkey, Egypt, and China.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial statements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to oversee the accounting and financial reporting for multiple entities across different jurisdictions. This senior-level position will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and transparent financial operations, while managing teams across the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and China.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping for 10–15 legal entities in the UAE (both free zone and non-free zone).
• Manage the accounting team in the UAE, as well as teams in Turkey, Egypt, and China.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial statements, with full visibility for the CFO and shareholders.
• Lead the consolidation and preparation of group financial statements, where applicable.
• Oversee and ensure successful completion of audits.
• Implement and maintain accounting processes in line with IFRS standards.
• Support the hiring and development of a 7–10 FTE accounting team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, with proven track record in managing multi-entity operations.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS standards and hands-on experience applying them in a business environment.
• Experience in international trading.
• Strong leadership skills with team management experience (at least 2–3 direct reports).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics systems in a multi-entity environment.

Reporting Line

CFO