Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant – Healthcare

Location: Dubai, UAE

SylvCare Talent is recruiting an experienced Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant for a specialist healthcare organization in Dubai.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting function, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting and compliance while supporting senior management with accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the full accounting cycle and day-to-day finance operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Prepare management reports and provide financial analysis to senior management.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze budget versus actual performance and identify material variances.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations and monitoring of cash and banking transactions.
• Oversee supplier payments, expense approvals and payment schedules.
• Monitor patient revenue, insurance receivables and other healthcare-related income streams where applicable.
• Coordinate with billing and operational teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and collections.
• Support payroll review and financial controls related to employee compensation.
• Maintain proper fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Manage UAE VAT accounting, reconciliation and filing requirements.
• Support Corporate Tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors or auditors where required.
• Liaise with external auditors and prepare required schedules and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain effective internal financial controls and accounting policies.
• Identify financial risks, discrepancies and process weaknesses and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure appropriate record retention.
• Support management with financial planning, cost control and profitability analysis.
• Supervise or mentor junior accounting staff where applicable.
• Work closely with clinic management and operational leadership to improve financial efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent is advantageous.
• Strong experience as a Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant or similar senior finance professional.
• Previous accounting experience within the UAE is strongly preferred.
• Experience within healthcare, hospitals, medical centers, clinics or ophthalmology organizations is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and financial compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports independently.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Arabic and English communication capability is preferred.

Preferred Profile

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Direct experience within an ophthalmology clinic, eye hospital or multispecialty healthcare group.
• Strong UAE healthcare accounting experience.
• Previous responsibility for full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience dealing with auditors, VAT and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.

Application

Interested candidates may submit their updated CV, including current location, current/expected salary, visa status and notice period.

CVs to:

consultation@sylvcare.com