Chief Accountant - IFRS Leader & Team Lead (Dubai)

Axios International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Axios International in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain effective internal controls.

You will direct month-end close, oversee general ledger integrity, manage statutory and IFRS compliance, and support management with budgeting, forecasting, and rigorous financial analysis. This role also includes mentoring the accounting team and driving continuous system improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5+ years in a leadership or supervisory accounting role.
• Experience managing month-end, year-end, audit, and statutory reporting processes.
• Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and manage close processes.
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations and chart of accounts governance.
• Ensure IFRS/local GAAP compliance and manage statutory reporting with external auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for management.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team and drive process improvements.
• Maintain ERP system controls and data integrity, including SAP B1 enhancements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

SAP B1 experience

Consolidation and multi-company

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Axios International in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain effective internal controls.

You will direct month-end close, oversee general ledger integrity, manage statutory and IFRS compliance, and support management with budgeting, forecasting, and rigorous financial analysis. This role also includes mentoring the accounting team and driving continuous system improvements.