Chief Accountant

· Take end-to-end ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines

· Prepare and review financial statements including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow in line with IFRS standards

· Deliver clear and insightful management reports with variance analysis, key performance indicators, and financial commentary

· Oversee complex accounting entries including accruals, prepayments, provisions, foreign exchange revaluations, and adjustments

· Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors and manage the year-end audit process through to completion

· Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls across all accounting activities

· Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvements, including system and ERP enhancements

· Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team across general ledger, payables, receivables, and treasury support

· Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring strong controls over invoicing, collections, supplier payments, and reconciliations

· Review daily cash positions, bank reconciliations, and support cash flow forecasting and working capital management

· Ensure accurate payroll validation, statutory deductions, and correct general ledger postings

· Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations across entities

· Ensure full compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, ESR, and other regulatory and statutory requirements

· Maintain audit-ready documentation and stay up to date with regulatory and accounting standard changes impacting the business