Regional Accounting Manager (Tech/Big 4 Background Preferred)

HeadTalent APAC; Dubai; A distancia; AED 320.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HeadTalent APAC is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager – Middle East to own the UAE accounting and financial reporting for the group. Based in Dubai, you will lead the in-country team and coordinate with outsourced providers to ensure accurate month-end close and robust reporting.

The role requires IFRS expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage UAE tax and regulatory matters with external advisers. A fast-moving regional business awaits your expertise.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years in accounting, regional or multinational setup preferred.
• Experience with IFRS and intercompany accounting.
• Experience with UAE entities and tax/regulatory aspects.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own day-to-day UAE entity accounting and month-end close under IFRS.
• Prepare consolidated UAE reports and intercompany reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis and variance explanations for management.
• Coordinate UAE tax, audits and regulatory matters.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent

Herramientas

Excel

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Regional Accounting Manager – Middle East

Job Title: Regional Accounting Manager – Middle East

Reports To: Global Finance Director

Location:

Dubai, UAE — Remote until the Dubai office is established

Regional

Scope: Group entities in the UAE

Team:

In-country accounting team and outsourced finance service providers

Employment

Type: Full-time / Permanent

1.ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Global Finance Director, the Regional Accounting Manager – Middle East owns the accounting and financial reporting function for the Group’s UAE entities. The role is responsible for accurate books, timely month-end close, reliable management reporting, strong financial controls, and effective support to regional operations. The role also coordinates routine tax, audit and

regulatory matters as required.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own day-to-day accounting and month-end close for the UAE entities, ensuring accurate and complete books under IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial reports for the UAE holding structure, including entity-level reporting, intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries, with supporting schedules for Group reporting.
• Provide clear financial analysis on key results, variances, cash movements and other matters requiring management attention.
• Review key accounting areas including cash, receivables, payables, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll and intercompany balances.

2.2 Compliance & Audit

• Oversee routine UAE tax and regulatory compliance, working with external advisers where appropriate.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure complete, accurate supporting documentation is available.
• Coordinate transfer pricing and intercompany charging matters with Group and external advisers, ensuring charges are properly supported, consistently applied and documented.
• Escalate material accounting, tax or compliance issues to the Global Finance Director on a timely basis.

2.3 Process, Systems & Internal Control

• Improve month-end close, accounting procedures and reporting processes to

increase speed, accuracy and control.

• Maintain practical accounting procedures and support consistent application of

Group finance policies.

• Maintain strong internal controls, approval workflows, segregation of duties and appropriate financial documentation.
• Support ERP implementation, system integrations, chart of accounts standardisation and finance process automation.

2.4 Cash, Banking & Business Partnering

• Manage payment planning and cash requirements for the UAE entities in

coordination with Group Treasury.

signatories and bank requests.

• Oversee payroll accounting and related finance processes.
• Support vendor, invoicing and commercial processes from a finance and control perspective.
• Act as the main finance contact for regional stakeholders, providing practical

guidance on accounting, documentation and cost control.

• Lead and review the work of the local accounting team; set priorities and develop consistent ways of working.
• Manage outsourced accounting and other finance service providers against agreed scope, timelines and quality standards.
• Perform other finance and operational responsibilities assigned by the Global Finance Director.

3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including a regional, multinational or shared-services environment.
• Experience in technology, software, digital platforms or another fast-moving international business is preferred.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and hands‑on experience with month‑end close, financial reporting, reconciliations and intercompany accounting.
• Practical experience working with UAE entities; familiarity with UAE tax and free zone requirements is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience preparing consolidated financial reports, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Strong ERP/accounting systems experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in an international environment.
• Fluent English. Arabic is an advantage.

4. PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Big 4 or mid-tier audit background followed by in-house finance experience.
• Experience in a cross-border group with intercompany transactions, transfer pricing and regional consolidation.
• Experience improving finance processes, implementing systems or building a regional accounting function.