Senior Principal Management Accountant

We're hiring on behalf of a leading global aerospace client for a Senior Principal Management Accountant to join their team in Dubai. It's a 1-year extendable contract. This is a hands-on finance role within a multi-business-unit facility, covering interiors, advanced structures, and power and controls. You'll report to the Financial Controller and play a key part in the site's monthly, quarterly and annual reporting. What we're looking for • 5-10 years of experience, preferably with an MNC. • Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business • Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) • Working knowledge of SAP, plus Microsoft Office; HFM and OneStream experience is a plus • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Supervisory experience and the ability to work across multiple teams • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills • Strong business acumen, with the confidence to engage with all levels of management • Action-oriented, flexible and goal-driven Preferred background: Candidates from MRO, aviation, aerospace manufacturing, or any manufacturing environment will be especially well regarded. What you'll be doing • Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual accounts on time • Supporting forecasts and budgets, working closely with line managers • Explaining and reporting variances against plan and forecast • Ensuring balance sheet accounts are reconciled and aged every month, with reconciling items cleared promptly • Maintaining provisions and accruals, including prepaids • Reconciling overhead costs • Preparing gross margin reviews for weekly team meetings, and reconciling gross margin at month-end • Maintaining strong financial controls in line with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements • Ensuring statutory and tax requirements are met, and liaising with auditors and advisors • Partnering with operations on all finance-related matters • Driving continuous improvement and best practice • Supporting the Financial Controller and Global Controller in resolving MRO issues