Senior Accountant & Cost Controller - UAE Finance Leader

ELAND TRADING MIDDLE EAST -F.Z.E; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ELAND TRADING MIDDLE EAST -F.Z.E. seeks a senior accounting professional with 7+ years of UAE experience to lead accounting, cost control, and Finance functions. Strong ERP and regulatory knowledge are essential for reporting to executives and ensuring compliance.

The role requires hands-on budgeting, forecasting, and collaboration with banks and suppliers to optimize financial performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 3 years in Senior Accountant, Cost Controller, or Finance Manager within a UAE-based trading, industrial distribution or MEP supply company.

Responsibilities

• Lead junior accounting staff and present financial reports to executive management.
• Negotiate with banks or suppliers to optimize terms and cash flow.
• Oversee cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge UAE VAT

Credit management

Budgeting & forecasting

Margin analysis

Trade documentation

Cost control analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA CMA CIMA CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Odoo

Tally

Job description

ELAND TRADING MIDDLE EAST -F.Z.E. seeks a senior accounting professional with 7+ years of UAE experience to lead accounting, cost control, and Finance functions. Strong ERP and regulatory knowledge are essential for reporting to executives and ensuring compliance.

The role requires hands-on budgeting, forecasting, and collaboration with banks and suppliers to optimize financial performance and cost efficiency.