Chief Accountant

Client of Michael Page

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