Head Accountant jobs in United Arab Emirates

Nationality : Filipino

Qualification: CPA Accountant for Finance

Experience: 2-3 years in similar role

Gender: Any

Age range: Above 30

Budget: 7- 8K max

Job location: Jafza

Role Objectives & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and analysing financial records budgets and general ledgers.
  
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements (balance sheets income statements cash flow reports etc.).
  
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with tax laws filing federal and state tax returns and identifying tax-saving opportunities.
  
• Conducting forensic accounting audits fraud detection and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and internal controls.
  
• Providing financial forecasting budgeting and cash flow management insights.
  
• Assisting with cost analysis financial planning and business decision-making.
  
• Managing accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and reconciliations.
  
• Advising clients or management on financial strategies risk management and investment opportunities.
  
• Supporting external audits liaising with tax authorities and resolving financial discrepancies.
  

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and financial reconciliations.
  
• Oversee financial forecasting cash flow management and budgeting.
  
• Identify efficiencies and cost-saving measures within financial operations.
  
• Assist in financial restructuring and M&A initiatives (mergers and acquisitions).
  
• Implement accounting software solutions and optimise financial processes.
  
• Advise on investment strategies risk mitigation and tax-saving opportunities.
  
• Prepare financial reports for stakeholders investors and regulatory agencies.
  
• Monitor changes in tax codes financial laws and accounting standards.
  
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations SEC filings and corporate tax policies.
  
• Stay updated on accounting regulations (GAAP IFRS) tax law updates and regulatory compliance news.
  

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
  
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting tax auditing or financial analysis.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Tally SAP Xero NetSuite Oracle Financials) and Microsoft Excel.
  
• Strong knowledge of GAAP IFRS tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
  
• Experience with financial forecasting auditing and tax preparation.
  
• Familiarity with ERP systems tax compliance tools and financial reporting software.
  
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organisational skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts to stakeholders.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
• High level of integrity and ethical decision-making.
  

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Advanced degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
  
• Additional certifications such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
  
• Experience in IRS audits corporate finance investment analysis or forensic accounting.
  
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance SEC reporting SOX compliance internal controls and financial risk management.
  
• Background in public accounting firms financial consulting or advisory services.
  
• Familiarity with business valuations and financial due diligence.