A leading group company in Dubai, UAE is seeking a qualified Senior Finance Executive reporting to the Group Financial Controller — responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, IFRS-based financial reporting, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, internal financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll accounting, treasury support, fixed asset management, and ERP system administration across multiple assigned legal entities. A professional qualification — CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent — is mandatory for this role.
About the Role — Senior Finance Executive at Dubai Group Company
Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Group Financial Controller — a high-visibility, senior reporting line with direct access to group finance leadership in Dubai
Entity Scope: Multi-entity responsibility — managing accounting, reporting, and compliance for assigned group entities including standalone and consolidated financial reporting
Compliance Scope: Full UAE statutory compliance including VAT filings, Corporate Tax obligations, audit coordination, and regulatory authority interactions
Systems: ERP experience required — Microsoft Dynamics or similar — with involvement in ERP implementation, system migration, automation, and finance process improvement initiatives
Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is mandatory — combined with 2+ years of relevant UAE finance and accounting experience
Why This Senior Finance Executive Role in Dubai Stands Out
Group-Level Finance Authority: Manage finance and compliance across multiple legal entities within a Dubai group — gaining rare multi-entity IFRS reporting and UAE statutory compliance experience at senior executive level
UAE Compliance Specialisation: Build deep, marketable expertise in UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance — credentials consistently among the most valued in Dubai’s growing financial and professional services job market
ERP & Technology Exposure: Support ERP implementation, system migration, and finance automation — developing high-demand financial systems skills in a company actively investing in finance technology transformation
ACCA / CA / CPA Environment: A professionally rigorous, qualification-driven finance environment that values technical excellence, professional integrity, and continuous development of accounting standards expertise
Position Overview
A Dubai-based group company is hiring a Senior Finance Executive to report to the Group Financial Controller and manage comprehensive accounting operations, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal financial controls for assigned group entities. Core responsibilities cover end-to-end IFRS accounting and monthly/annual book closing, standalone and consolidated financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, payroll and employee benefit accounting, payment proposal review, treasury and cash flow support, fixed asset register management, ERP operations, and coordination with outsourced and remote finance teams. A mandatory professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) plus 2+ years of UAE finance experience are required.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior Finance Executive at this Dubai group company, you are the financial backbone for multiple assigned legal entities — ensuring that every accounting entry, compliance filing, and financial report that management and stakeholders rely upon for critical business decisions is accurate, timely, and fully compliant with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements, apply your CA, ACCA, or CPA qualification to manage complex, multi-entity group accounting in a real-world UAE group environment — building the kind of comprehensive technical finance experience that is consistently the most valued and highest-compensated in Dubai’s competitive finance job market, navigate UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance across multiple entities simultaneously — developing a rare, technically comprehensive UAE compliance expertise profile that differentiates you as a senior finance professional across the UAE and GCC financial services employment market, contribute to ERP implementation, finance automation, and process improvement initiatives — positioning yourself as a forward-thinking finance leader who combines technical accounting depth with digital financial management capabilities in a growing Dubai group company, and advance your professional accounting career in Dubai — one of the world’s most dynamic and internationally connected financial centres — at a group company that offers genuine multi-entity finance leadership experience, direct Group Financial Controller reporting, and a clear pathway to senior finance career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
IFRS Accounting & Monthly/Annual Financial Closing
- Manage end-to-end accounting for assigned group entities — ensuring timely and accurate monthly and annual closing of books in full compliance with IFRS standards and the group’s accounting policies and financial reporting deadlines
- Review, verify, and post accounting vouchers accurately in the ERP or accounting system — maintaining a meticulous audit trail and ensuring all journal entries are properly authorised, documented, and compliant with IFRS accounting principles
- Prepare standalone financial statements and assist with consolidated financial reporting and management reports in both local and reporting currencies — ensuring accuracy, completeness, and IFRS compliance across all financial deliverables
- Perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations regularly — identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records across all assigned group entity accounts
UAE VAT, Corporate Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with UAE VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, and all other applicable statutory requirements — managing filing deadlines, coordinating with tax consultants and auditors, and liaising with regulatory authorities professionally
- Monitor evolving UAE tax and regulatory requirements — proactively updating accounting processes and compliance procedures to reflect changes in UAE VAT law, Corporate Tax regulations, and Federal Tax Authority guidance
- Coordinate external audits professionally — preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor queries, managing documentation requests, and ensuring smooth audit completion within planned timelines for all assigned group entities
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, company policies, and corporate governance requirements — maintaining the integrity and reliability of the financial control environment across all assigned group entity operations
Revenue Recognition, Receivables, Payroll & Treasury
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition across assigned group entities — monitoring accounts receivable, managing customer reconciliations, conducting impairment assessments, and coordinating collections to maintain healthy cash and receivable positions
- Review payroll accounting, employee benefit calculations, incentive provisions, and statutory compliance contributions — ensuring accurate and timely recording of all employment-related costs across the assigned group entities
- Review payment proposals and ensure appropriate verification and approvals are in place before payments are processed — maintaining payment controls and protecting the group’s financial governance requirements
- Support treasury activities including cash flow planning, bank account reconciliations, and banking documentation — contributing to effective liquidity management and banking relationship maintenance across the group’s Dubai operations
Fixed Assets, ERP Systems & Process Improvement
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register accurately — managing asset capitalisation, periodic depreciation calculations, inter-entity transfers, and asset disposals in accordance with IFRS and group asset management policies
- Coordinate with outsourced accountants and remote finance team members to ensure timely, accurate bookkeeping and financial reporting across all assigned entities — maintaining quality and consistency in all outsourced finance activities
- Support ERP implementation projects, system migration initiatives, finance automation programs, and process improvement activities — contributing technical finance knowledge that ensures system changes accurately reflect accounting requirements
- Perform additional finance and accounting duties as assigned by management — demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to supporting the Group Financial Controller and broader finance team with emerging priorities
ualifications & Requirements
Educational & Professional Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field — required as the academic foundation for this Senior Finance Executive role in Dubai
- Professional accounting qualification — CA (Chartered Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or equivalent — is a strict mandatory requirement and non-negotiable for this position
Experience Requirements
- 2 or more years of relevant experience in finance and accounting — preferably gained in a UAE-based environment with demonstrated exposure to IFRS reporting, UAE VAT compliance, and multi-entity group accounting
- Experience handling multiple legal entities and preparing both standalone and consolidated financial reports — demonstrating the multi-entity accounting capability central to this Group Financial Controller-reporting role
- Exposure to multi-currency financial reporting and experience with ERP systems and finance process improvement initiatives is preferred — enhancing the candidate’s ability to contribute to the group’s ongoing finance technology and efficiency programs
Technical Skills
- Strong, working knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards — applied confidently across complex multi-entity group accounting scenarios in a fast-paced Dubai finance environment
- Good understanding of UAE VAT legislation, UAE Corporate Tax requirements, and statutory compliance obligations — with practical experience managing compliance activities and engaging with regulatory authorities in the UAE
- Advanced MS Excel skills and proven experience with ERP systems — specifically Microsoft Dynamics or a comparable enterprise financial system used for accounting, reporting, and financial control purposes
- Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy — combined with strong integrity, personal accountability, and absolute confidentiality in handling sensitive group financial information
About the Company
This is a well-established group company based in Dubai, UAE — operating across multiple legal entities and business activities in the UAE and regional markets. The finance function is led by the Group Financial Controller and plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity, statutory compliance, and reporting quality that supports executive decision-making and stakeholder confidence across the group. The organisation values professional qualifications, IFRS technical expertise, UAE regulatory knowledge, and a proactive, integrity-driven approach to finance management — making this an outstanding opportunity for CA, ACCA, or CPA-qualified finance professionals seeking genuine career advancement in Dubai’s dynamic financial environment.
Career Excellence: Join this Dubai group company as Senior Finance Executive — where your CA, ACCA, or CPA qualification, IFRS expertise, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax knowledge, and ERP proficiency directly support the financial governance and reporting excellence of a growing multi-entity group operating from one of the world’s most dynamic financial centres.
Who Should Apply?
- CA / ACCA / CPA Qualified Accountants: With 2+ years of UAE finance experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and UAE VAT/Corporate Tax compliance expertise — seeking a senior executive finance role in a Dubai group company
- Multi-Entity Group Accountants: With experience managing standalone and consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities in a UAE or GCC group company environment — reporting to financial controller level
- UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Specialists: With practical compliance experience, regulatory authority coordination, and tax filing management skills — seeking a senior finance role with full tax compliance ownership in Dubai
- ERP Finance Professionals: With Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP experience and process improvement project exposure — ready to contribute to finance automation and systems enhancement in a growing Dubai group
- IFRS Financial Reporting Executives: With advanced IFRS reporting skills, balance sheet reconciliation experience, fixed asset management, and multi-currency reporting capabilities seeking a senior-level Dubai finance career advancement
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