Group Chief Accountant

NymCard; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech innovator in Dubai is looking for a Group Chief Accountant to oversee accounting operations, lead a team, and implement automation in finance systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, with strong leadership skills and knowledge of IFRS compliance. This role requires a proactive approach to financial governance and reporting accuracy, ensuring success across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting/finance, with 3+ years in a group-level leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, audit management, and financial reporting in multi-entity environments.
• Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core accounting operations: A/R, A/P, GL, inventory, and revenue recognition.
• Lead and align Group Lead Accountants across legal entities.
• Transform manual processes into scalable, automated workflows.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Automation

Compliance

Team mentoring

Education

CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Overview

Our Company

NymCard’s mission is to enable fintech and financial innovators to launch frictionless payment programmes with our modern infrastructure, at record speed. Our open API modern card issuing platform provides flexibility and control to issue cards, authorise transactions, and manage payment operations with just one integration and one partner.

We are a team of industry experts and technology innovators who take a dynamic approach to solving complex industry challenges. NymCard has an open and collaborative work environment and together we make up the NymCardian Nation. We power possibilities for our customers and each other by bringing the best talent together to do the best quality work we can.

The Role

We’re hiring a hands-on Group Chief Accountant to oversee accounting operations, lead a team of Group Lead Accountants, and transform our finance systems through automation and digitization. You will act as the primary point of contact for auditors, advisors, and senior finance leadership, with full ownership over financial governance, reporting accuracy, and compliance across jurisdictions.

What you will do

Group-Level Financial Management

• Oversee all core accounting operations: A/R, A/P, GL, inventory, and revenue recognition
• Lead and align Group Lead Accountants across NymCard’s legal entities
• Ensure consistent application of accounting standards and internal policies
• Coordinate budgets, forecasts, and management reporting with FP&A
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
• Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions

Process Improvement & Automation

• Transform manual processes into scalable, automated workflows
• Identify and implement accounting best practices
• Collaborate with Data, Tech, Product, and Ops to build integrated, API-first solutions
• Adopt AI tools for reconciliation, reporting, and transaction processing

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and advisors
• Lead audit readiness and deliver timely, clean audits
• Maintain internal control frameworks and ensure IFRS/local compliance
• Define and enforce accounting policies and risk mitigation procedures

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor accounting team members across entities
• Drive a performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
• Define KPIs, assess team performance, and lead development plans
• Implement training programs to enhance team capability and efficiency

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in accounting/finance, with 3+ years in a group-level leadership role
• CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification
• Deep knowledge of IFRS, audit management, and financial reporting in multi-entity environments
• Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services is a strong advantage
• Skilled in ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP
• Strong interest in automation, digital transformation, and AI in finance
• Confident communicator able to engage with senior leadership, auditors, and regulators