Middle East Accounting Manager

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What Youll Do

As a member of the Middle East Finance team in this temporary role lasting from March 2026 to March 2027 the Accounting Manager will lead a team of two Accounting Specialists and oversee core accounting, financial audit, treasury, banking, and insurance activities across Middle East entities. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on financial close, audit readiness, and the successful delivery of interim and year-end audits, including the timely issuance of statutory financial statements. The role emphasizes strong controls, accuracy, and continuous process and system improvements across the accounting function.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Middle East Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of accounting activities across multiple legal entities
• Lead and manage the full financial close cycle, including month-end and year-end close processes
• Own the preparation, coordination, and successful execution of interim and year-end financial audits across Middle East entities
• Act as the primary regional point of contact for external auditors, managing audit planning, fieldwork, issue resolution, and final sign-off
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and issuance of statutory financial statements in accordance with local regulatory requirements and BCG policies for all Middle East entities
• Review and approve key accounting outputs, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Oversee intercompany accounting activities, including settlements, reconciliations, and coordination with global counterparts
• Oversee and ensure the timely issuance and accuracy of bank guarantees, including appropriate monitoring, reconciliation, and documentation in coordination with banking partners and internal stakeholders
• Oversee cash forecasting and cash pooling activities in coordination with treasury and banking partners to support effective liquidity management across Middle East entities
• Lead regional insurance renewal and client-specific insurance activities in coordination with the Global Insurance Team and external brokers, ensuring accurate and timely issuance of insurance documentation for all Middle East entities
• Manage financial data requests, disclosures, and information requests from internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals
• Coach, guide, and mentor Accounting Specialists, building strong technical, audit, and control capabilities within the team
• Partner closely with the Global Finance & Operations Services (GF&OS) team supporting core accounting and audit activities, ensuring clear ownership, effective coordination, and timely, high-quality financial and audit deliverables
• Drive process and system improvements to strengthen controls, efficiency, and scalability of accounting operations
• Manage day-to-day escalations and act as a business partner on accounting, audit, and compliance matters
• Coordinate closely with AP, Payroll, Tax, and Global Finance teams to ensure end-to-end financial accuracy and alignment
• Support on ad hoc projects and tasks as required
  
  

YOURE GOOD AT

• Leading and developing a small team of Accounting Specialists through coaching, performance management, and skill building
• Building resilient teams through cross-training and knowledge sharing
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, particularly during close and audit cycles
• Taking ownership of accounting, financial close, and audit topics with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
• Applying strong analytical skills and sound judgment to complex accounting and audit matters
• Working in a structured, solution-oriented way and confidently addressing complex or ambiguous situations
• Driving process and system improvements using digital tools and automation to improve efficiency and controls
• Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders through a professional and collaborative approach
• Communicating clearly and confidently across levels and functions
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality
  
  

What Youll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a professional services firm or multinational environment
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing financial close processes, interim and year-end audits, and statutory financial statement issuance
• Strong technical knowledge of general accounting, financial controls, and audit requirements; treasury exposure is an advantage
• Demonstrated people-management experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and under pressure
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and finance systems, preferably SAP
• High standards of professional ethics and ability to respect all BCG information as sensitive and confidential
  
  

Who Youll Work With

You will work closely with the wider Finance Team and Global counterparts, and report to the Accounting Director.

Additional info

Kindly be aware that this position is temporary, spanning from March 2026 to March 2027.

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