Senior Accountant Holding Company Diversified Group

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious holding company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial functions, oversee compliance, and lead budgeting activities. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Professional certifications such as CA, ACCA, or CPA are required. Advanced ERP and Excel skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an Accountant or Senior Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial function of the assigned division.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Taxation compliance

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA or CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client a prestigious and diversified holding company is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of accounting and financial management functions for one of the companys key divisions ensuring accuracy compliance and strategic insight in all financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire financial function of the assigned division including general ledger financial reporting and month‑end closing.
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, profit & loss statements and other reports in line with IFRS standards.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, analyse variances and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, VAT regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of audits and filings.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve accounting accuracy.
• Oversee cash flow management, cost control and expense monitoring for the assigned division.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the digitalisation of financial systems and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional certification required: Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA or CPA.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Accountant or Senior Accountant, preferably within a holding company investment group or diversified organisation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS financial reporting, budgeting and taxation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple entities/divisions and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.

Work Location

Abu Dhabi