Financial Accountant - Dubai

Position Overview Our client is a well established international organisation with a history spanning more than 100 years. The company is currently relocating part of its European operations to Dubai and is building its local presence from the ground up. The Dubai office currently has three employees, making this an important standalone finance position with significant responsibility and visibility. The Financial Accountant will establish and manage the local finance function while supporting the wider business with financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, controls, and commercial insights. This position is suitable for someone who is comfortable working independently, creating processes, and operating within a growing business environment. Key Responsibilities • Manage the day to day financial accounting activities of the Dubai operation • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements • Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations • Lead month end and year end closing processes for the local entity • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items • Produce accurate management reports and financial performance summaries • Analyse revenue, costs, margins, operating expenses, and profitability • Prepare budget versus actual analysis and explain key financial variances • Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes • Develop financial models and reports to support management decision making • Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and financial commitments • Establish local finance policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls • Support the transition of financial operations and reporting activities from Europe to Dubai • Coordinate with the European headquarters and other international finance stakeholders • Manage local statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory reporting requirements • Support internal and external audits and provide the required financial documentation • Work closely with banks, auditors, tax advisers, suppliers, and external service providers • Provide commercial and financial insights to support the growth of the Dubai operation • Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls Candidate Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CMA, or CIMA is strongly preferred • Strong experience in financial accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis • Experience managing month end closing, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills • Experience using ERP and financial accounting systems • Strong understanding of cash flow, working capital, and financial controls • Experience working in a standalone or small finance team is highly preferred • Comfortable establishing processes and operating within a business that is still building its local structure • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with international stakeholders • High level of accuracy, ownership, independence, and attention to detail • Must be comfortable working from the Jebel Ali office five days per week Mandatory Industry Experience Candidates will only be considered if they have relevant experience within at least one of the following industries: • Agriculture • Commodities • Tobacco • Oil and gas Experience outside these industries will not be considered for this position. Preferred Profile • Experience supporting the establishment of a new entity, office, or regional operation • Previous experience working with a European headquartered organisation • Exposure to international reporting structures and cross border finance operations • Experience combining financial accounting responsibilities with commercial financial analysis • Ability to work independently without an established local finance team Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CMA, or CIMA is strongly preferred; Strong experience in financial accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis; Experience managing month end closing, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards; Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills; Experience using ERP and financial accounting systems; Strong understanding of cash flow, working capital, and financial controls; Experience working in a standalone or small finance team is highly preferred; Comfortable establishing processes and operating within a business that is still building its local structure; Strong communication skills and the ability to work with international stakeholders; High level of accuracy, ownership, independence, and attention to detail; Must be comfortable working from the Jebel Ali office five days per week

Manage the day to day financial accounting activities of the Dubai operation; Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations; Lead month end and year end closing processes for the local entity; Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items; Produce accurate management reports and financial performance summaries; Analyse revenue, costs, margins, operating expenses, and profitability; Prepare budget versus actual analysis and explain key financial variances; Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes; Develop financial models and reports to support management decision making; Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and financial commitments; Establish local finance policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls; Support the transition of financial operations and reporting activities from Europe to Dubai; Coordinate with the European headquarters and other international finance stakeholders; Manage local statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory reporting requirements; Support internal and external audits and provide the required financial documentation; Work closely with banks, auditors, tax advisers, suppliers, and external service providers; Provide commercial and financial insights to support the growth of the Dubai operation; Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls