Chief Accountant

Company Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Confidential is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant in the UAE to lead accounting and financial operations. This hands-on leadership role requires strong expertise in financial reporting, inventory accounting, production costing, profitability analysis, and cash flow management.

The role entails supervising the finance team, closing and reporting under IFRS, and ensuring compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in supervisory capacity.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, distribution, or FMCG preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, inventory accounting, production costing, and financial reporting.
• Understanding UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and supervise the finance team.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee inventory accounting, production costing, and stock reconciliation across operational functions.
• Analyze profitability, margins, and financial performance across products, customers, and sales channels.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow monitoring, and short-term financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure accurate financial documentation.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and continuous improvement of internal controls.
• Optimize accounting processes and reporting through ERP systems.
• Collaborate with senior finance stakeholders on financial reporting and business performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to oversee the accounting and financial operations of a growing UAE-based organization.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a finance professional with strong expertise in financial reporting, inventory accounting, production costing, profitability analysis, and cash flow management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and supervise the finance team.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee inventory accounting, production costing, and stock reconciliation across operational functions.
• Analyze profitability, margins, and financial performance across products, customers, and sales channels.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow monitoring, and short-term financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure accurate financial documentation.
• Support budgeting, financial planning, and continuous improvement of internal controls.
• Optimize accounting processes and reporting through ERP systems.
• Collaborate with senior finance stakeholders on financial reporting and business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, distribution, or FMCG environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, inventory accounting, production costing, and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.