Chief Regional Accountant Middle East, Dubai, UAE

This job is OPEN to APPLY for ALL Nationalities, unless otherwise specified.


Overview
We are working on a key hire for a leading luxury retail group within their regional finance team.

This is a critical role for the business, focused on strengthening the accounting, tax and cash management backbone across the region.

The role offers significant regional exposure and will play a central role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance and operational excellence across multiple entities.

Role Purpose
The Regional Chief Accountant will take full ownership of:

Regional accounting operations
Tax (direct and indirect) and compliance
Cash management and financial control
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to lead, challenge and improve existing processes within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities
Regional Accounting & Reporting
Oversee accounting across multiple GCC entities (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain)
Ensure timely and accurate month-end close in line with IFRS standards
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and financial reporting
Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure consistency across entities
Partner with regional stakeholders to align accounting with business operations
Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
Supervise AP and AR processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance
Oversee sales reconciliation across systems (SAP, CEGID, Kyriba)
Ensure proper accounting of retail transactions including cash, card, vouchers and wholesale flows
Monitor receivables and aging, ensuring strong control over working capital
Tax & Compliance
Own direct and indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions
Manage VAT filings, corporate tax requirements and coordination with external advisors
Act as the main point of contact for tax audits and regulatory matters
Ensure full compliance with local regulations and group policies
Treasury & Cash Management
Oversee cashflow reporting, forecasting and variance analysis
Review and approve all payments, ensuring strong controls and compliance
Monitor liquidity and propose short-term financing solutions where required
Ensure accurate bank reconciliations and financial flow tracking
Inventory & Retail Finance
Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation across systems
Monitor inventory movements, freight, duties and stock accuracy
Ensure alignment between retail systems and finance reporting
Bring a strong understanding of inventory-driven retail environments
Leadership & Team Management
Manage a team of 3 direct reports, with broader exposure to a team of ~12–13
Provide structure, coaching and development across the accounting function
Act as a key support to the CFO and senior finance leadership
Build credibility and influence across finance, operations and retail teams
Process Improvement & Systems
Identify gaps, inefficiencies and control weaknesses
Drive continuous improvement across accounting and finance processes
Support ongoing systems integration and optimisation (SAP environment)
Bring a proactive, “challenge the status quo” mindset
What They’re Looking For
10–15 years’ experience in accounting and tax roles
Strong GCC regional exposure (UAE essential; Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain highly advantageous)
Deep understanding of multi-jurisdictional tax frameworks
Experience in retail or inventory-driven environments strongly preferred
Proven ability managing cross-border, multi-entity operations
Strong cash management and working capital understanding
Ability to identify blind spots, challenge processes and operate with a forensic mindset
Confident communicator with natural authority and leadership presence
Comfortable in a hands-on, detail-focused role
Preferred Background
Big 4 training highly desirable
Professional qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent
Arabic speaker is a plus
Strong systems exposure (SAP, retail systems, treasury tools)
Team & Structure
Reporting into Senior Finance Manager (Deputy CFO)
Oversight of accounting, tax and treasury functions
Managing 3 direct reports within a broader regional finance team
Role expected to evolve with team expansion and system transformation



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