Financial Accountant cum Team Leader

Via Medica Intl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the UAE is seeking a Financial Accountant cum Team Leader to oversee financial operations across multiple countries. The role involves delivering accurate financial reporting, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience in multinational environments and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' accounting experience in multinational/global environments.
• Strong knowledge of multi-currency, multi-country reporting.
• Fluent in English; willing to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate booking and reconciliation of Trade/Non-Trade Payables, AR, and Intercompany transactions.
• Manage month-end closing, ensuring timely and accurate financial/non-financial reporting.
• Liaise with internal departments for data coordination and financial submissions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

SUN

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant cum Team Leader
Location: UAE (Middle East coverage)
Department: Finance

Via Medica International Healthcare is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team.

Job Summary:
Deliver accurate financial reporting with strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and group requirements. Support the UAE CFO in achieving strategic goals and KPI targets. Oversee a team of accountants and contribute to financial operations across multiple countries in the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Lead accurate booking and reconciliation of Trade/Non-Trade Payables, AR, and Intercompany transactions

• Process payments with zero double-payment tolerance

• Manage month-end closing, ensuring timely and accurate financial/non-financial reporting (e.g., CCT, Cash RF, WC, CAPEX, GP)

• Maintain the integrity and completeness of financial records per GAAP and group policies

• Perform BS reconciliations, fixed assets, payroll entries, and intercompany recharge documentation

• Monitor invoice postings, deferred revenue, accruals, prepayments, and IFRS16 journal entries

• Handle tax provision, posting, and coordination for filings

• Lead year-end close and ensure timely production of audited accounts

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with internal departments for data coordination and financial submissions

• Support internal/external audit queries and tax reporting

• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, and Working Capital teams

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance; ACCA or equivalent qualification

• Minimum 8 years' accounting experience in multinational/global environments

• Strong knowledge of multi-currency, multi-country reporting

• Experience with SUN and/or Oracle is a plus

• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills

• Ability to meet deadlines, manage pressure, and lead effectively

• Fluent in English; willing to travel if needed

Interested applicants may apply by sharing their updated CV and qualifications to: [e-mail]