Chief Accountant

WE’RE HIRING: CHIEF ACCOUNTANT | DIBBA BAY OYSTERS | DUBAI, UAE Dibba Bay Oysters is seeking an experienced, proactive and commercially minded Chief Accountant to lead the accounting function and strengthen financial controls, reporting and operational performance across our growing aquaculture and seafood business. This is a hands-on leadership role for a finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with business acumen, accountability and a continuous improvement mindset. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead daily accounting operations, supervise the finance team and ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting. • Own monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing, management accounts and financial statements in accordance with IFRS. • Oversee production costing, biological asset accounting, inventory valuation and stock reconciliations across farming, processing and distribution operations. • Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual analysis, identify variances and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance. • Monitor operational costs, product margins and profitability across sales channels, identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization. • Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, cash flow monitoring and short-term forecasting. • Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and applicable financial regulations, coordinating internal and external audits. • Strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, ERP data integrity and reporting processes. • Partner proactively with the General Manager and department heads, providing accurate financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. • Collaborate with the Group Finance Business Partner on financial planning, performance analysis and Group reporting requirements. • Develop and mentor the accounting team, promoting accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement. REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. • 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership role. • Strong background in manufacturing, food production, seafood, aquaculture or other inventory-intensive industries. • Solid knowledge of IFRS, production costing, inventory accounting, financial controls and UAE VAT/Corporate Tax regulations. • Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis and cost optimization. • Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP experience, preferably with Odoo. • ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred. • Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail. • Proactive, results-oriented and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with senior management. WHY JOIN DIBBA BAY? Join one of the UAE's pioneering aquaculture businesses and contribute to the continued growth of a premium seafood brand with expanding regional and international ambitions. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our financial operations, driving operational excellence and supporting strategic business growth. We are looking for more than an accounting professional, we are looking for a committed finance leader who takes ownership, anticipates challenges and contributes to the success of the business. Location: Dubai, UAE Website : www.dibbabay.com

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership role. Strong background in manufacturing, food production, seafood, aquaculture or other inventory-intensive industries. Solid knowledge of IFRS, production costing, inventory accounting, financial controls and UAE VAT/Corporate Tax regulations. Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, variance analysis and cost optimization. Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP experience, preferably with Odoo. ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred. Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail. Proactive, results-oriented and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with senior management.

Lead daily accounting operations, supervise the finance team and ensure accurate, complete and timely financial reporting. Own monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing, management accounts and financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Oversee production costing, biological asset accounting, inventory valuation and stock reconciliations across farming, processing and distribution operations. Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual analysis, identify variances and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance. Monitor operational costs, product margins and profitability across sales channels, identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization. Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, cash flow monitoring and short-term forecasting. Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and applicable financial regulations, coordinating internal and external audits. Strengthen internal controls, financial procedures, ERP data integrity and reporting processes. Partner proactively with the General Manager and department heads, providing accurate financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with the Group Finance Business Partner on financial planning, performance analysis and Group reporting requirements. Develop and mentor the accounting team, promoting accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement.