Middle East Accounting Manager | Controls & Reporting

King & Spalding; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP seeks an Accounting Manager for the Middle East to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, review journals and reconciliations, and coordinate audits with external firms. The role ensures UAE compliance, financial reporting accuracy, and robust internal control frameworks across regional offices.

Strong leadership, communication, and multinational experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Middle East offices.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, intercompany balances, and balance sheet schedules.
• Coordinate statutory audits and year-end reporting with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports in accordance with standards and Firm requirements.
• Monitor operating expenses and provide budget-to-actual and forecast variance analysis.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Auditing

Excel

Communication

Time management

Decision making

Coaching

Education

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

Tools

Aderant

Job description

King & Spalding LLP seeks an Accounting Manager for the Middle East to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, review journals and reconciliations, and coordinate audits with external firms. The role ensures UAE compliance, financial reporting accuracy, and robust internal control frameworks across regional offices.

Strong leadership, communication, and multinational experience are essential for success.