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Position Overview

Our client is an established international company with over a century of history that is currently relocating parts of its European operations to Dubai and developing its local office from the ground up. Currently, the Dubai branch consists of only three employees; therefore, this is a key standalone finance role with substantial accountability and visibility. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for setting up and managing the finance function locally, providing financial reporting, analysis, budget management, forecasts, controls, and commercial insights to support business growth.

This role suits candidates comfortable with working autonomously, creating processes, and adapting within an evolving business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily financial accounting tasks for the Dubai office
Compile monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements
Manage general ledger operations including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations
Lead month-end and year-end closing procedures for the local entity
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies
Generate precise management reports and summaries on financial performance
Analyze revenues, expenses, margins, operating costs, and profitability metrics
Conduct budget versus actual analyses and explain significant financial variances
Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Build financial models and reporting tools to facilitate executive decision-making
Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and financial obligations
Implement local finance policies, processes, and internal controls
Support the transfer of finance operations and reporting responsibilities from Europe to Dubai
Liaise with European headquarters and other international finance teams
Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory reporting requirements
Support both internal and external audits, providing necessary financial documentation
Collaborate with banks, auditors, tax advisors, suppliers, and service providers
Deliver commercial insights and financial analysis to drive growth of the Dubai operation
Proactively identify improvements to reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Professional certifications strongly preferred: ACCA, ACA, CPA, CMA, or CIMA
Proven experience in financial accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis
Experience managing month-end closing, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Thorough knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial accounting software
Strong understanding of cash flow management, working capital, and financial controls
Experience working independently or within a small finance team is highly desirable
Ability to establish processes and thrive in a developing local business structure
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with international stakeholders
High attention to detail, accountability, and capacity to work independently
Willingness to work onsite at the Jebel Ali office five days a week

Mandatory Industry Experience

Applicants must have relevant experience in at least one of the following industries to be considered:

Agriculture
Commodities
Tobacco
Oil and gas

Applications outside these sectors will not be entertained.

Preferred Profile

Experience supporting the establishment of new entities, offices, or regional operations
Prior experience with European-headquartered companies
Exposure to international reporting frameworks and cross-border finance activities
Ability to combine financial accounting responsibilities with commercial financial analysis
Capability to work independently without an established local finance team

Financial Accountant

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