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Chief Accountant / Senior Accountant –Ophthalmology, Dubai, UAE

SylvCare for Healthcare Recruitment
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Executive
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Full-cycle accountingFinancial reportingUAE VATBudgeting and forecastingFinancial controlsAccounting principles
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Role Overview

SylvCare is recruiting a Chief Accountant or Senior Accountant for a specialist healthcare organization.

The role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting and compliance while supporting senior management with financial information.

Accounting and Reporting

  • Manage the full accounting cycle and day-to-day finance operations.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Maintain the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Review journal entries, reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
  • Prepare management reports and financial analysis.
  • Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses and financial performance.

Budgeting and Controls

  • Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Analyze budget-versus-actual performance and material variances.
  • Oversee bank reconciliations, supplier payments, expense approvals and payment schedules.
  • Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
  • Develop internal financial controls and accounting policies.
  • Identify financial risks, discrepancies and process weaknesses.

Healthcare and Compliance

  • Monitor patient revenue, insurance receivables and other healthcare-related income streams where applicable.
  • Coordinate with billing and operations teams on revenue recognition and collections.
  • Manage UAE VAT accounting, reconciliation and filing requirements.
  • Support Corporate Tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors or auditors.
  • Liaise with external auditors and prepare supporting documentation.
  • Work with clinic management to improve financial efficiency and profitability.

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
  • Strong experience as a Chief Accountant, Senior Accountant or similar senior finance professional.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, accounting principles and financial controls.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
  • Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CMA or CPA is advantageous.
  • Healthcare or ophthalmology accounting experience is highly advantageous.
  • Arabic and English communication capability is preferred.

Recruitment Context

SylvCare Talent is recruiting for a specialist healthcare organization in Dubai.

The application requests an updated CV with current location, current or expected salary, visa status and notice period.

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