Chief Accountant

Confidential

Negotiable

Nad Al Hamar, Dubai, UAE

Full Time

5-10 Years

Male

Bachelors Degree

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations within a fast-paced FMCG trading and distribution environment in Dubai. The role is responsible for financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, cash flow, credit control, UAE tax compliance, budgeting, audit coordination, and supervision of the accounting team.
Main Duties:
1. Accounting Operations & Financial Control
2. Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing
3. FMCG Inventory & Cost Accounting
4. Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
5. Accounts Payable & Supplier Management
6. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
7. UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance
8. Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Information
9. Audit & Internal Controls
10. Team Leadership & Supervision
11. Cross-Functional Business Support
Core Competencies & Job Requirements:
1. Strong analytical and numerical skills.
2. High attention to detail and accuracy.
3. Strong leadership and team-management skills.
4. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
5. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
6. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
7. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Commercial awareness and understanding of FMCG business operations.
10. Ability to identify financial risks and implement effective controls.
11. Proactive approach with strong ownership and accountability.
12. Strong working knowledge of UAE VAT regulations.
13. Good understanding of UAE Corporate Tax requirements.
14. Knowledge of applicable UAE accounting, commercial, and financial regulations.
15. Familiarity with IFRS and UAE financial reporting practices.
16. Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, COGS, credit control, reconciliations, financial reporting, and cash-flow management.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2–3 years in a senior accounting/Chief Accountant role in FMCG in UAE.
3. Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax and IFRS.
4. Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA is preferred.
5. Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or similar.

Language

English

Nationality

Indian

Company Size

201-500