Accounting Manager
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Role Overview
Accounting Manager role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Lead accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
The role combines technical accounting expertise, leadership, financial control, and strategic thinking.
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Role Overview
Accounting Manager role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Lead accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
The role combines technical accounting expertise, leadership, financial control, and strategic thinking.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead daily accounting operations and financial close activities.
- Oversee General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and reconciliations.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and key accounting metrics.
- Maintain accounting controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and UAE regulations.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and review tax, VAT, and statutory requirements.
- Improve reporting efficiency and lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 6–10+ years of accounting experience, including management or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, General Ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
- Good understanding of UAE VAT and local financial compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- ACCA, CPA, CMA, or an equivalent professional qualification is highly advantageous.
Why Join
- Senior finance leadership opportunity in Dubai.
- Ownership of a critical accounting function and exposure to complex financial operations.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Long-term career advancement, competitive compensation, and professional benefits.
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