Senior Group Accountant - Relocation to Bahrain

aaa Consulting; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a UK-qualified Senior Group Accountant for a client in Bahrain, with a focus on financial oversight and compliance across a multi-country group. This high-impact role requires a strong understanding of IFRS and the ability to foster relationships across diverse cultures. Ideal candidates will have 5 to 10 years of experience, alongside ACCA or CIMA qualifications.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) from the UK.
• 5-10 years post-qualification experience in finance and accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate financial reporting from subsidiaries.
• Evaluate operational finance areas including cashflow and procurement.
• Promote best practices across finance and inventory management.

Skills

Financial controls

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Multiple ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a UK-qualified Senior Group Accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with 5–10 years of post-qualification experience to join their team in Bahrain. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making across a multi-sector, multi-country group.

Responsibilities:

• Review and validate financial reporting from subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and Group policies
• Evaluate operational finance areas including cashflow, receivables, inventory, and procurement
• Promote best practices across finance, procurement, and inventory management
• Standardise reporting templates across varying ERP systems
• Build strong relationships with finance teams across diverse cultures
• Travel extensively across GCC countries to support subsidiaries on-site

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) from the UK – essential
• Minimum 5–10 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in finance and accounting
• Exposure to multi-company / group structures, preferably across international jurisdictions
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS
• Proven track record in financial controls, or group reporting functions
• Experience in working with and understanding multiple ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to improve and implement finance processes and controls
• Ability to interpret financial data, identify anomalies, and take corrective actions
• High attention to detail with an investigative mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – culturally aware, diplomatic, and persuasive
• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management capabilities
• Experience working in treasury and securing bank facilities