Senior Financial Accountant

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Dubai seeks a skilled Financial Operations Manager to oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensure tax compliance, and maintain financial records for audits. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting or Finance, has 5-7 years of relevant experience, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. Join this dynamic team and contribute to improving lives through innovative therapies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for professional growth

Emphasis on work/life balance

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in regional financial operations.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including reviewing supplier accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records for external audits.
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations.

Skills

Financial accuracy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

IFS

Concur

Cognos

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

Sobi is dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. We value unique talents and teamwork, and we are committed to patients. We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every qualification, as many candidates do not meet 100% of the qualifications.

Why join us: competitive compensation, emphasis on work/life balance, a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, diversity and inclusion, and the chance to make a positive impact for ultra-rare disease patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including reviewing supplier accounts, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records for external audits, coordinating with auditors and addressing issues identified.
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, creating necessary files and preparing preliminary trial reports in anticipation of implementation.
• Oversee VAT compliance, including accurate tracking, recording, and reporting of VAT-related transactions, and timely submission of VAT returns.
• Collaborate with internal teams, local affiliate management, and external consultants to support financial operations and reporting.
• Maintain clear documentation for all financial processes, providing transparent audit trails and regular progress reports to management.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in regional financial operations
• Proficiency in IFS, Concur, Cognos, banking platforms, and MS Office applications
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Demonstration of company values: Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition

Critical Competencies

• Financial accuracy and compliance
• Technical proficiency and analytical thinking
• Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Time management and process improvement
• Confidentiality and integrity

Additional Information

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,700 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. We have a skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins and a Board with a stellar track record. We’re focused on making a positive impact in people’s lives through our work in rare diseases.

We offer a competitive benefits package to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. We are dedicated to rare diseases, turning research into ground-breaking treatments, and making medicine more accessible. This focus drives our partnerships with patients, partners, and stakeholders across the value chain to create solutions for those affected by rare diseases while supporting sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Sobi is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Disabled/Veterans. If you are qualified with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation to apply. To request accommodations, email [e-mail].