Senior IFRS & Technical Accounting Lead (Dubai Onsite)

Namaa; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Namaa in Dubai seeks a Senior Technical Accountant to lead IFRS guidance and technical accounting matters across the GCC region. Based in our Dubai office, you will draft policies, memos, and position papers and partner with auditors, legal, tax, and senior leadership.

You will drive IFRS implementations, support complex transactions, and keep stakeholders informed of new standards and regulations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 5 years in technical accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong exposure to IFRS standards (IFRS 9, 15, 16, 3, 10).
• Experience drafting technical accounting memos, policies, and position papers.
• Big 4 background in Audit/Accounting Advisory Services is strongly preferred.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Own the technical accounting agenda, drafting and maintaining global accounting policies, memos, and guidance notes.
• Provide technical IFRS advice on transactions (M&A, restructurings, new contracts, debt/equity issuances, joint ventures).
• Partner with auditors, legal, tax, FP&A, and senior leadership to resolve complex accounting matters.
• Lead and manage projects related to new IFRS implementations, system changes, or reporting enhancements.
• Keep business stakeholders informed of emerging accounting standards, local GCC regulations, and industry best practices.
• Represent the company in discussions with external auditors and, where relevant, contribute to comment letters or industry forums.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Technical accounting memo drafting

Big 4 background

Independent research

Stakeholder communication

Regional GCC experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Namaa in Dubai seeks a Senior Technical Accountant to lead IFRS guidance and technical accounting matters across the GCC region. Based in our Dubai office, you will draft policies, memos, and position papers and partner with auditors, legal, tax, and senior leadership.

You will drive IFRS implementations, support complex transactions, and keep stakeholders informed of new standards and regulations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.