Chief Accountant
Talentmate
United Arab Emirates
4th June 2026
2606-2544-1643
Job Description
- Take ownership of a critical finance function
- Join a stable, growth-oriented organisation
Our client is a privately held organisation operating within a fast-growing, commercially driven sector. The business has a multi-faceted operating model, a strong regional footprint, and a focus on building scalable, well-governed finance operations to support its continued growth in the UAE.
Job Description
- 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
- 6 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience within the UAE
- Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent
- Proven experience owning a full month-end close process in a mid-sized or complex organisation
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and UAE Corporate Tax
- Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel capability
- Demonstrated ability to strengthen internal controls and improve finance processes
- Prior experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff
- Candidates must be currently based in the UAE
- Senior, hands-on finance role with high visibility to leadership
- Opportunity to shape and strengthen the accounting function
- Exposure to a growing and evolving business environment
- Supportive leadership team with a focus on long-term development
Quote job ref: JN-052026-7009681
Job Details
| Role Level: | Not Applicable | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Sharjah |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Accounting |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Staffing and Recruiting | ||
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