Accounting Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

PIPECARE Group of Companies – the leading provider of inline inspection services in Oil & Gas field – is looking for the Accounting Director to join our Team.
The Accounting Director is a key member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. The main responsibility of the Accounting Director is to ensure compliance with financial standards and tax laws, enforce corporate governance, provide operational efficiency with reliable IT/ERP systems and establish suitable reporting and forecasting systems for sound decision-making.
The Accounting Director will use his/her best endeavors to promote the interests of the Group. The Accounting Director ensures the business operates according to the best financial practices and is in line with corporate requirements and various local regulations.
We will only consider candidates with international exposure.
The job location is in the UAE with regular travel.

• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure financial health of the group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Ensure standard financial statements, cash flow, budget, branch performance and variance analysis, and related statements are prepared on time.
• Develop, recommend and direct all short term and long-range financial plans consistent with corporate philosophy and strategies.
• Provide directions to all financial operations (company, project and subsidiary) to ensure corporate financial data is as accurate and timely as possible, cash and return on assets are maximized and accounting systems are reliable and efficiently implemented.
• Implement operational infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel to accommodate the growth objectives of the company.
• Ensure legal and commercial compliance in all entities of the Group.
• Oversee the development of and monitor adherence to operational and capital budgets and develop cost containment strategies as required. Suggest and implement ideas for savings and additional revenue generation.
• Analyze financial information provided by project management teams and identify trends in financial performance.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
• Coordinate external audits performed by corporate auditors and third-party entities ensuring timely, accurate and professional representation of all information provided.
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position and cash management.
• Identify potential business opportunities or improvements.
• Assist the Board of Directors as required in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable the company to meet sales, growth and market share objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Management.

• Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Communication – able to articulate clearly and persuasively challenges and opportunities in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings.
• Delegation – delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Leadership – inspires and motivates others to perform and accepts 360 feedback.
• Management skills – include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and establishing process improvement initiatives; be available for the staff [if and when required]; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.

• Education: Chartered Accountant with advanced qualifications e.g. CMA, CPA, MBA/EMBA.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in mid-size international companies.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in strategic financial planning, review of financial statements, preparation and review of financial budgets/forecasts as well as preparing documentation, policies, agreements for transfer pricing intra company.

• Ability to travel without any major visa restrictions.
• Readiness for frequent business trips around the world.

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility: Must be able to walk and climb to perform duties, including maneuvering within a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
• Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively.
• Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.
• Safety Equipment: Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection, if/where needed in manufacturing environments.
• Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.

PIPECARE Group offers comprehensive In-Line Inspection Services to identify and size pipeline threats, utilizing advanced technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage, Transverse Field Inspection, Ultrasound, and specialized tools, PIPECARE ensures precise detection and assessment of various pipeline anomalies.

equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.