Group Accountant

People And Partners Group Company Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational finance firm seeks a Group Accountant to manage multi-country accounting across Lebanon, UAE, Ghana, and Canada. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, preparing financial statements, managing multi-currency transactions, and coordinating with auditors and tax advisors. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of accounting experience, a degree in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of IFRS. This role offers an opportunity to support key financial processes within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of accounting experience, particularly with multi-entity and multi-currency operations.
• Strong understanding of financial reconciliations and IFRS.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple entities including GL, AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Manage multi-currency transactions and inter-company accounts.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

Strong Excel skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Role Summary:

The Group Accountant will manage multi-country accounting for operations across Lebanon UAE Ghana and Canada. Responsibilities include financial reporting reconciliations inter company coordination and compliance with local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple entities including GL AP AR bank reconciliations and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L; balance sheet cash flow and variance analysis.
• Manage multi-currency transactions (USD AED LBP CAD GHS) and inter company accounts.
• Coordinate with external auditors tax advisors and regulatory bodies in each country.
• Prepare cash-flow projections and support treasury management.
• Ensure proper documentation for trading manufacturing real estate investments and loans.
• Implement financial controls such as payment workflows vendor approval and expense.
• Assist in evaluating new investments property transactions and CAPEX projects.
• Support ERP/accounting software improvements or digitalization.

Requirements

• 58 years accounting experience; multi-entity multi-currency background preferred.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance; ACCA/CPA/CMA is a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting reconciliations and IFRS basics.
• Excellent Excel skills; exposure to ERP systems preferred.
• Strong English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Must be able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.