Group Accounting Leader — Strategy & Compliance

International Community Schools; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Chief Accountant to manage financial operations across its branches. This role includes overseeing accounting teams, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant accounting experience, leadership skills, and a strong grasp of UAE financial standards. Competitive salary and professional environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive working environment

Key role in growing education group

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UAE accounting standards and VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting functions across six branches.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication (Arabic and English)

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Orison, Dynamics 365)

Job description

A prominent educational organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Chief Accountant to manage financial operations across its branches. This role includes overseeing accounting teams, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant accounting experience, leadership skills, and a strong grasp of UAE financial standards. Competitive salary and professional environment offered.