Chief Accountant

Company Description: Active Fitness Store is a leading provider of premium gym, fitness, and sports equipment across GCC countries. We cater to both home-use and commercial needs, offering top-tier products from industry-leading brands. Our mission is to support customers in achieving their fitness goals by supplying quality equipment with exceptional service. We take pride in being a trusted partner for fitness enthusiasts and professionals alike, delivering value and reliability in every purchase. Job Description : We’re looking for a commercially minded Chief Accountant who can go beyond traditional accounting and turn financial data into meaningful business insights. This role is about more than closing books. We need someone who can strengthen financial reporting, control costs, improve profitability and help management make better business decisions. What You’ll Own * Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate, timely and insightful monthly financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and key business KPIs. * Business Performance: Analyze profitability across stores, sales channels and business segments, identifying opportunities for improvement. * Cost Control: Monitor expenses, identify inefficiencies and drive cost optimization without compromising business performance. * Accounting Operations: Take full ownership of accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, reconciliations and month-end closing. * Cash Flow & Working Capital: Monitor collections, payments, inventory and cash flow to improve financial efficiency. * Budgeting & Analysis: Support budgets, forecasts and variance analysis, translating numbers into actionable recommendations. * Team Leadership & Compliance: Lead the accounting team, strengthen internal controls and ensure UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and audit compliance. What We’re Looking For * Qualified CA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification. * 5–7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in retail, trading or a multi-location business. * Strong financial reporting, analytical and cost management capabilities. * Ability to interpret numbers, challenge inefficiencies and contribute to business decisions. * Hands-on experience managing accounting teams and financial operations. * Strong understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and financial compliance. * A proactive, tech-savvy mindset with an interest in automation, dashboards and smarter reporting.

Qualified CA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification. 5–7+ years of relevant experience, preferably in retail, trading or a multi-location business. Strong financial reporting, analytical and cost management capabilities. Ability to interpret numbers, challenge inefficiencies and contribute to business decisions. Hands-on experience managing accounting teams and financial operations. Strong understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and financial compliance. A proactive, tech-savvy mindset with an interest in automation, dashboards and smarter reporting.

Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate, timely and insightful monthly financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and key business KPIs. Business Performance: Analyze profitability across stores, sales channels and business segments, identifying opportunities for improvement. Cost Control: Monitor expenses, identify inefficiencies and drive cost optimization without compromising business performance. Accounting Operations: Take full ownership of accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, reconciliations and month-end closing. Cash Flow & Working Capital: Monitor collections, payments, inventory and cash flow to improve financial efficiency. Budgeting & Analysis: Support budgets, forecasts and variance analysis, translating numbers into actionable recommendations. Team Leadership & Compliance: Lead the accounting team, strengthen internal controls and ensure UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and audit compliance.