# Head Accountant — Confidential

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4478759926-head-accountant
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 12,000 to 18,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-13
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## Description

We're a growing food & beverage company based in Dubai, running a number of brands and outlets across several companies. We're looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to keep our accounts accurate, on time and audit-ready.

You'll report to the Financial Controller and lead a small team of 3–4 accountants. This is a hands-on role. You'll be in the numbers every day, and also out at our outlets doing spot checks and stock counts.

What you'll be doing

• Running the full set of accounts: general ledger, payables, receivables and reconciliations

• Closing the books every month, and leading the year-end close

• Preparing consolidated financial statements and sorting out intercompany balances across our group companies

• Preparing cash flow forecasts, budgets and variance analysis, and explaining the numbers to management

• Reviewing and approving journal entries and payment vouchers

• Keeping petty cash across all our locations under control

• Looking after the fixed asset register and depreciation

• Posting payroll entries and checking leave salary and end-of-service calculations under UAE Labour Law

• Working with external auditors and making sure our files are always audit-ready

• Supporting the Financial Controller on VAT, Corporate Tax and other tax filings, in the UAE and abroad

• Making sure internal controls and accounting policies are followed everywhere

• Coaching and developing your team

What we're looking for

• A degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA qualified

• At least 5 years in financial and management accounting

• Experience leading and supervising an accounting team

• Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close, consolidation and intercompany accounting

• Good knowledge of IFRS and UAE Labour Law (end-of-service and leave salary)

• Very strong Excel skills

It's a big plus if you come from restaurants, hospitality, retail or FMCG, have worked with several outlets or companies, use Oracle, SAP or a similar ERP, or have dealt with more than one currency.

What we offer

• A key role in a busy, growing finance team, a competitive tax-free package and the chance to grow with the business.

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## Requirements

A degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA qualified
At least 5 years in financial and management accounting
Experience leading and supervising an accounting team
Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close, consolidation and intercompany accounting
Good knowledge of IFRS and UAE Labour Law (end-of-service and leave salary)
Very strong Excel skills

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