Principle Accountant

The Exploration Company; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector seeks an experienced finance professional to lead accounting processes, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic projects. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior management, drive improvements in finance operations, and thrive in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have significant accounting experience, leadership capabilities, and familiarity with IFRS or GAAP standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in accounting.
• 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to align accounting with business strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Compliance

Process Improvement

Tools

NetSuite

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process

Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP) and regulatory requirements for the UAE, US and Europe.

Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.

Reporting to Head of accounting for consolidation purposes.

Systems & Processes

Implement and optimize accounting systems and tools to support automation and efficiency.

Establish scalable processes and internal controls to manage risk and support decision-making

Business Partnership

Collaborate with Engineering, operations, legal, and other stakeholders to align accounting with business strategy

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with accurate data and insights

Strategic Projects

Support strategic finance initiatives such as international expansion

Drive continuous improvement across the accounting and finance function

Team Building

You will be part of a small, high-performing finance team where agility, ownership, and collaboration are key. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders and reporting directly to the Head of Accounting

Play a hands-on role in day-to-day accounting operations while also contributing to process improvements and scaling initiatives.

Your work will have immediate impact, and you ll gain exposure to a wide range of accounting and finance functions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic settings, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and is eager to grow alongside a scaling business.

Requirements

Proven experience (5+ years) in accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Deep knowledge of IFRS or GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance

Experience in a scaling or high-growth company (e.g., startup, scaleup, or PE-backed)

Hands-on systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar ERP)

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment

Previous Audit experience in the Big 4 companies.

Company Industry

• Oil & Gas

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

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