Regional Accountant

Santechture; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Santechture is seeking a Regional Financial Accountant to manage accounting across UAE, KSA, Qatar, Egypt, and other MENA regions. This role covers general ledgers, vendor payments, and multi-entity consolidation to support growth.

Responsibilities include month-end close, audits, tax filings, and IFRS compliance, with a focus on cross-border coordination and regional governance. English fluency required; Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent preferred.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2–3 years in regional multi-entity oversight across MENA.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions across regional entities.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledgers, and fixed assets.
• Coordinate audits and prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and accurate reporting.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

IFRS expertise

ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

SAP

Zoho Books

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Family Summary

The Finance Department in SANTECHTURE is responsible for managing all transactional accounting, and management of the company's cash flow. The department contributes to the company's improvement and operations by measuring and reporting regularly on all areas of business that directly impact on the financial situation. The department also manages budgets and forecasts, reports back on the process throughout the year, to help in managing headcount, investment, and expansion needs.

Job Family Summary

The Finance Department in SANTECHTURE is responsible for managing all transactional accounting, and management of the company's cash flow. The department contributes to the company's improvement and operations by measuring and reporting regularly on all areas of business that directly impact on the financial situation. The department also manages budgets and forecasts, reports back on the process throughout the year, to help in managing headcount, investment, and expansion needs.

Role Summary

Regional Financial Accountant will manage and oversee accounting across all our operating regions (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Egypt). This role is responsible for maintaining general ledgers, managing vendor payments and office expenses, ensuring multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance, coordinating audits, and preparing consolidated financial statements to support company growth across the MENA region.

Primary Responsibilities

A. Regional Financial Operations & Expense Management

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions, general ledgers, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and fixed assets across all regional legal entities.
• Oversee end-to-end vendor payments, supplier accounts, and petty cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate coding and timely disbursements.
• Process, review, and track routine office operational expenses and employee reimbursements across all regional branches.
• Execute month-end and year-end financial closing processes in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare accurate consolidated financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor intercompany transactions, transfer pricing alignment, and cross-border eliminations.

B. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management

• Ensure strict compliance with local financial laws, regulatory filings, corporate governance standards, and statutory reporting requirements across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Egypt, and Syria.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit processes across all entities, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Prepare complete audit schedules, financial disclosures, and supporting documentation to ensure seamless, clear audit completions.
• Manage regional tax compliance and filings, including Corporate Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and withholding taxes where applicable.

C. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee regional bank accounts, cash flows, daily liquidity monitoring, and currency conversion/hedging strategies.
• Review and approve regional payroll postings and vendor payment runs.
• Monitor credit control, receivables aging, and cash collection procedures across all regional accounts.

D. Financial Analysis & System Administration

• Perform variance analysis comparing actual operational expenses and financial outcomes against annual budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with regional office managers and department heads to gather financial data and resolve accounting variances.
• Maintain and optimize financial software/ERP workflows to ensure data integrity and automated reporting efficiency.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional Certifications

ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a regional financial role overseeing multi-entity operations across the MENA region.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience handling statutory audits and managing high-volume vendor AP workflows across multiple territories.
• Background in healthcare technology, SaaS, software, or IT services is highly desirable.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory & Tax Knowledge: Strong grasp of GCC/MENA regulatory standards, statutory frameworks, and regional tax regimes (e.g., UAE Corporate Tax & VAT, KSA ZATCA regulations).
• Accounting Standards: In-depth knowledge of IFRS and multi-country accounting practices.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience using modern cloud ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle NetSuite, SAP, Zoho Books, Microsoft Dynamics 365) and advanced Excel functionality.
• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English is required; fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred given regional operations.

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and quick learner
• strong audit-readiness discipline,
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• cross-border communication and Collaboration skills
• the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.