Contract type 1
Permanent
Full time / part time 1
Full time
Department 1
Finance
Location 1
Dubai, UAE
Role / Team Overview 1
The Role
The Chief Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the Finance Manager on day-to-day operations of the finance department, including reporting, forecasting, budget preparation, and month-end closing. This position requires a highly skilled and organized professional with a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets & cash flow statements
Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and company policies
Driving/owning and automating several aspects of management reporting, weekly/ daily operational reporting, making sure that there is alignment and consistency in outputs and conclusions
Assist in monthly analysis of contribution margin, breakeven analysis, Cost-volume Profit analysis and other KPIs
Help prepare annual budgets/financial forecasts, collaborating with department heads to gather relevant data
Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed
Supervise and mentor a team of accountants, providing guidance and support in daily tasks and professional development
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment
Lead the month-end & year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded/reconciled
Prepare journal entries, review accruals and conduct financial analysis to validate the accuracy of financial statements
Manage the company’s end-to-end accounting books (record to report cycle)
Perform account reconciliations and ensure integrity of GL vs. Sub ledger
Managing the Accounts payable and Account receivable function
Regularly generate aging reports to track the status of outstanding invoices
Be proactive to identify issues impacting the business, participate in Dive Deep, as needed
Fixed asset capitalization – full process creating the asset – setting up the useful life and depreciation
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and other financial laws
Prepare for and facilitate internal and external audits, responding to audit inquiries and implementing recommendations.
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Preferably with professional qualification
At least 5+ years of working experience in similar role
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting
Excellent in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and other financial reporting software applications
Proficient in manipulating and managing large data sets
Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership and team management skills
Strong ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Preferably with professional qualification
At least 5+ years of working experience in similar role
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting
Excellent in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and other financial reporting software applications
Proficient in manipulating and managing large data sets
Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership and team management skills
Strong ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
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