Senior Chief Accountant — Financial Reporting & Controls Leader

Abudhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Abudhabi is seeking a seasoned Chief Accountant to oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, manage month‑end and year‑end closings, and implement robust internal controls that safeguard assets.

The role leads budgeting, forecasting, and cross‑functional coordination with HR, Procurement, Operations, and international offices to ensure timely reporting and compliant financial processes across the group.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years UAE experience as Chief Accountant or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Experience with month‑end and year‑end closings.
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments and suppliers.
• Knowledge of VAT and corporate tax in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and analysis of financial statements and ensure accuracy.
• Manage month-end and year-end closings, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with department heads.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teamwork with HR, Procurement, Operations.
• Support ERP implementation and data migration for reporting accuracy.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Team leadership

Internal controls

Cash flow management

Tools

ERP systems

General Ledger

Job description

Abudhabi is seeking a seasoned Chief Accountant to oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, manage month‑end and year‑end closings, and implement robust internal controls that safeguard assets.

The role leads budgeting, forecasting, and cross‑functional coordination with HR, Procurement, Operations, and international offices to ensure timely reporting and compliant financial processes across the group.