Senior Accountant / Finance & Accounting Team Leader

Senior Accountant / Finance & Accounting Team Leader Hiring company: EMH Holding FZE | Dubai, United Arab Emirates EMH Holding FZE is recruiting a senior, hands-on accounting professional to take ownership of accounting quality and coordinate international finance teams. The role involves close communication with the APL Netherlands team, external accountants, banks and management. This is not a data-entry bookkeeping position. We need someone who understands the transactions behind the numbers, can lead other people, challenge errors and independently recommend improvements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead and coordinate accounting teams across overseas offices using digital accounting systems, shared workflows, clear deadlines and regular virtual reviews. • Oversee daily bookkeeping, bank transaction postings, bank reconciliations and outstanding balances. • Review invoices for completeness, the underlying business transaction, supporting documents, ledger coding and correct VAT treatment. Resolve discrepancies before approval or posting. • Prepare and coordinate applicable VAT returns and work with external advisers on European accounting and tax obligations, particularly Dutch requirements. • Analyse revenue, costs, margins, cash flow and outstanding balances; explain variances and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare clear management reports and PowerPoint presentations. Lead financial review meetings, answer detailed questions and track agreed actions. • Maintain effective communication with the APL Netherlands team, external accountants, banks, EMH management and overseas colleagues. • Identify issues independently, present solutions with financial implications and follow through on approved decisions. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS • Substantial hands-on accounting experience, including the ability to lead or supervise an accounting team. • Strong practical knowledge of bookkeeping, invoice controls, bank reconciliation and VAT reporting. • Basic understanding of European legal, accounting and tax requirements; experience with Dutch accounting and VAT rules is strongly preferred. • Confident use of digital accounting systems, spreadsheets, shared workflows and PowerPoint. • Professional English and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders. • An independent, analytical and proactive mindset, with sound judgment, ownership and leadership skills. RECRUITMENT ASSESSMENT Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to complete a practical accounting and financial-analysis assessment. This may involve reviewing invoices, identifying posting errors, reconciling balances, evaluating VAT treatment and presenting findings in a short PowerPoint presentation followed by substantive technical questions. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your CV in English and a brief summary of relevant experience through the platform on which this vacancy is advertised. Registered office: Premises No. 16.03, 16th Floor, Sheikh Rashid Tower, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Show more Show less

Substantial hands-on accounting experience, including the ability to lead or supervise an accounting team. Strong practical knowledge of bookkeeping, invoice controls, bank reconciliation and VAT reporting. Basic understanding of European legal, accounting and tax requirements; experience with Dutch accounting and VAT rules is strongly preferred. Confident use of digital accounting systems, spreadsheets, shared workflows and PowerPoint. Professional English and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-accounting stakeholders. An independent, analytical and proactive mindset, with sound judgment, ownership and leadership skills.

Lead and coordinate accounting teams across overseas offices using digital accounting systems, shared workflows, clear deadlines and regular virtual reviews. Oversee daily bookkeeping, bank transaction postings, bank reconciliations and outstanding balances. Review invoices for completeness, the underlying business transaction, supporting documents, ledger coding and correct VAT treatment. Resolve discrepancies before approval or posting. Prepare and coordinate applicable VAT returns and work with external advisers on European accounting and tax obligations, particularly Dutch requirements. Analyse revenue, costs, margins, cash flow and outstanding balances; explain variances and recommend corrective actions. Prepare clear management reports and PowerPoint presentations. Lead financial review meetings, answer detailed questions and track agreed actions. Maintain effective communication with the APL Netherlands team, external accountants, banks, EMH management and overseas colleagues. Identify issues independently, present solutions with financial implications and follow through on approved decisions.