Chief Accountant

PRO-Global Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A holding company specializing in real estate in Dubai seeks a skilled Chief Accountant/ Finance Manager who is fluent in Russian. This role involves managing financial and tax functions, developing budgets, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of experience, strong proficiency in IFRS and EU/UAE taxation, and be adept at financial modeling and analysis. Excellent skills in Excel and accounting software are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of professional experience in taxation, accounting, and finance.
• Proven analytical skills and experience in developing financial models.
• Strong organizational skills and a professionalism mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance financial and tax functions of the company.
• Develop budgets, financial models, and calculations.
• Prepare monthly reports for P&L and Cash Flow.
• Maintain accurate accounting and tax records across jurisdictions.
• Prepare and submit tax reports and conduct tax planning.

Skills

Fluent Russian

IFRS expertise

Tax planning

Financial modeling

Cross-border transactions

Education

Higher education in economics or finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Accounting software

Job description

Chief Accountant/ Finance Manager, Dubai Holding Company

Job Openings Chief Accountant/ Finance Manager, Dubai Holding Company

About the job Chief Accountant/ Finance Manager, Dubai Holding Company

Chief Accountant/ Finance Manager (Fluent Russian)

Location: Dubai, UAE (JLT, DMCC Free Zone)

Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Russian-speakingChief Accountant/ Finance Manager to join our Dubai Free Zone holding company specializing in real estate across the EMENA region. This role provides an exciting opportunity to manage and enhance the financial and tax functions of the company in a dynamic and rapidly changing business environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounting, finance, and taxation across multiple jurisdictions, with expertise in IFRS and tax systems in the UAE and EU.

Responsibilities:

Additional focus areas:

• Work with capital, securities, shares, units, and other financial instruments.
• Experience working in investment companies, family offices, holding or management companies, and funds is essential.
• Strong understanding of multi-jurisdictional operations and managing financial processes across various jurisdictions.
• Practical experience with cross-border transactions and tax planning in international contexts (UAE, EU, HK).
  

Budgeting:

• Develop budgets, financial models, and calculations.
• Prepare monthly "Plan vs Actual" reports for P&L and Cash Flow.

Treasury:

• Open and manage bank accounts.
• Maintain the "Register of Invoices and Payments."
• Input payments and download statements using online banking systems.
• Respond to bank payment inquiries and collect required documentation.

Accounting, Reporting, and Taxes:

• Develop and implement accounting and tax policies.
• Maintain accurate accounting and tax records across UAE, Hong Kong, and EU jurisdictions.
• Monitor schedules, payment deadlines, obligations, and settlements.
• Organize and store electronic and original financial documents.
• Prepare and submit tax reports, including transcripts and documentation.
• Conduct tax planning and monitor legislative changes.
• Collaborate with external tax consultants and auditors.
• Analyze tax and financial risks.

Requirements:

• Higher education in economics or finance (bachelor's or higher).
• At least 8 years of professional experience in taxation, accounting, and finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and proficiency in EU and UAE tax systems.
• Proven analytical skills and experience in developing financial models.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and accounting software.
• Strong organizational skills, honesty, high responsibility, and a growth mindset.