Regional Accountant

Santechture; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Santechture is seeking a Finance professional to oversee day-to-day accounting, GL, AP/AR, and fixed assets across regional entities. You will drive month-end close under IFRS, consolidate statements, and manage intercompany transactions and audits.

The role requires ACCA/CPA/CMA level qualifications and 3–6 years in regional finance. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is a plus, with on-site work in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; professional qualification preferred (ACCA/CPA/CMA).
• 3–6 years in progressive accounting roles; multi-entity MENA experience.
• Experience with statutory audits and high-volume AP across territories.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions, GL, AP, AR, and fixed assets across regional entities.
• Oversee vendor payments, supplier accounts, and petty cash reconciliations with accurate coding.
• Close monthly/annual accounts following IFRS and prepare consolidated statements.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and cross-border eliminations; ensure tax compliance.
• Lead audit activities and coordinate with auditors; provide schedules and disclosures.
• Oversee regional tax filings (VAT, corporate tax) and banking liquidity management.
• Review payroll postings and regional vendor payment runs; monitor receivables aging.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts; collaborate with regional managers.

Skills

Variance analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-country coordination

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

SAP

Zoho Books

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred.
• 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.

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.

Professional fluency in English is required; fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred given regional operations.