chief accountant

Emirates Talent Solution

Position Title: Chief Accountant &ndash; Property DevelopmentIndustry: Property Development &amp; Real Estate Location: Sharjah, UAE Employment Type: Full-timeJob Overview:Emirates Talent Solution is hiring a Chief Accountant with 7+ years of experience in property development and real estate brokerage. The successful candidate will lead the company&rsquo;s accounting operations, ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations, and provide strategic financial insights to management. This role requires expertise in financial accounting, taxation, audits, treasury management, and cost control. The Chief Accountant will work closely with senior management to maintain financial accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities:Financial Accounting &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and UAE financial regulations.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger management.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis and provide management with actionable insights for decision-making.</li></ul>Taxation &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax laws, and other financial regulations.</li><li>Manage tax filings, audits, and coordinate with external auditors and consultants.</li><li>Stay updated with UAE tax laws and regulatory changes.</li></ul>Cash Flow &amp; Treasury Management<ul><li>Monitor daily cash flow to maintain sufficient liquidity for operations and property investments.</li><li>Manage banking transactions, loan payments, and reconciliations.</li><li>Develop and implement cash flow forecasting models.</li></ul>Budgeting &amp; Cost Control<ul><li>Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis reports.</li><li>Implement cost-saving measures to optimize financial performance.</li><li>Ensure expenditures align with company policies and approved budgets.</li></ul>Audit &amp; Internal Controls<ul><li>Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Continuously improve financial processes and systems for efficiency.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Coordination<ul><li>Supervise and support the accounting team, including junior accountants and bookkeepers.</li><li>Train and mentor staff on accounting practices and UAE regulations.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams to streamline processes.</li></ul>Key Requirements:Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</li><li>Professional certifications: CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA (qualified or part-qualified) preferred.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Minimum 7 years in accounting and finance.</li><li>At least 3 years in a senior accounting role within property development or real estate (required).</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and corporate taxation.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software (SAP, QuickBooks, or ERP systems).</li><li>Experience in audits, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li></ul>Soft Skills<ul><li>Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Excellent communication and team management skills.</li><li>Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED7,500.00 - AED10,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Property Development: 7 years (Required)</li></ul>

Chief Accountant

Position Title: Chief Accountant &ndash; Property DevelopmentIndustry: Property Development &amp; Real Estate Location: Karachi, Pakistan Employment Type: Full-timeJob OverviewEmirates Talent Solution is seeking a seasoned Chief Accountant for a prominent property development and real estate company in Karachi. The candidate must bring at least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, preferably within the property development and real estate sector. The role requires strong expertise in financial reporting, taxation, compliance, audits, and treasury management. The Chief Accountant will serve as a key financial advisor to senior leadership, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial insights.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger functions with accuracy.</li><li>Deliver financial analysis and performance reports to guide management decisions.</li></ul>Taxation &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Ensure full compliance with local taxation laws and statutory regulations.</li><li>Manage corporate tax, sales tax, and all related filings.</li><li>Liaise with auditors and tax advisors during audits and compliance reviews.</li></ul>Cash Flow &amp; Treasury Management<ul><li>Monitor daily cash flow and banking operations to maintain liquidity.</li><li>Manage loan servicing, reconciliations, and treasury-related activities.</li><li>Develop cash flow forecasts and provide regular liquidity reports.</li></ul>Budgeting &amp; Cost Control<ul><li>Contribute to annual budget preparation and financial projections.</li><li>Track variances and implement cost optimization measures.</li><li>Ensure transactions adhere to budgetary and internal control policies.</li></ul>Audit &amp; Internal Controls<ul><li>Lead internal and external audit processes to ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Strengthen internal control systems and accounting procedures.</li><li>Recommend process improvements to boost financial efficiency and compliance.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Supervise, guide, and mentor junior accountants and finance staff.</li><li>Provide training on accounting standards, ERP systems, and reporting protocols.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes.</li></ul>Key RequirementsEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</li></ul>Certifications:<ul><li>CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA (qualified or part-qualified) preferred/required.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum 7+ years in accounting and finance.</li><li>At least 5 years in a senior finance role within property development or real estate (required).</li></ul>Technical Skills:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax regulations, and compliance frameworks.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).</li><li>Solid experience in reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting.</li></ul>Soft Skills:<ul><li>Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and team management abilities.</li><li>Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs150,000.00 - Rs300,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Karachi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Property Development: 7 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Venco Imtiaz Contracting Co

Job Title: Chief Accountant Location: Dubai, UAEEmployment Type: Full-TimeKey Responsibilities:&middot; Supervise the accounting team, review their work, and ensure accuracy in journal entries, reconciliations, and overall financial reporting to minimize errors and maintain data integrity.&middot; Prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, budgets, forecasts, reforecasts, variance analysis, and cash flow projections.&middot;Review and reconcile accounts, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and general ledger, while ensuring quality control over all financial transactions and reporting.&middot;Monitor and manage project costs, approve estimates and payments, and implement cost-control measures to optimize budgets and profitability.&middot;Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments to maintain positive cash flow and address discrepancies promptly.&middot;Generate and analyze MIS reports to provide actionable financial insights for decision-making and overall business strategy.&middot; Ensure compliance with financial regulations, implement internal controls, and coordinate with auditors for annual and interim audit processes.&middot;Oversee tax planning and compliance, including VAT filings, maintaining documentation for audits, and staying updated on tax laws and regulations.&middot; Manage the financial planning process, including the preparation of annual budgets, long-term financial projections, and periodic performance reviews.&middot;Collaborate with other departments, including procurement and HR, to align financial strategies with business objectives, optimize purchasing, and support payroll and compensation planning.&middot; Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing training, setting performance goals, and fostering a culture of accuracy and efficiency.Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACCA/CMA preferred.</li><li>15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 7+ years in a supervisory role.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED1,000.00 - AED50,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your salary expectation?</li><li>Do you have experience in Oracle Fusion?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>chief accountant: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>

Hilton

<div>Chief Accountant
With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels &amp; Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.
If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it&rsquo;s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.
What will I be doing?
As the Chief Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
<ul><li>Assist the supervisor to deal with monthly statement and prepare the monthly accounting voucher.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure all reports are completed correctly and on time and prepare monthly financial statements to be distributed.
</li></ul><ul><li>Adjust all general ledger accounts and update supporting documents.
</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare weekly bank reconciliation and financial statements as required by the owner company.
</li></ul><ul><li>Analyze and investigate the cashier's long and short funds.
</li></ul><ul><li>Supervise cashier's funds to ensure monthly inventory is accurate; review the amount of five social insurance and one housing fund to ensure that it is not over allocated.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in training Finance department staff.
</li></ul><ul><li>Review travel agent commission payments and ensure compliance with Hilton standards.
</li></ul><ul><li>Review the adjustment and certification of food and beverage control.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist the DOF and Assistant DOF to prepare budget, forecast report and monthly report.
</li></ul><ul><li>Be familiar with all accounting policies and procedures to ensure they comply with the SOP.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assume additional accounting responsibilities in the absence of the DOF and Assistant DOF.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure timely payment of taxes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Handle all requests and inquiries in a timely, effective and friendly manner.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure that correct work practices and the safety of the work area are not compromised to minimize the risk of accidents and employee compensation costs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Perform all additional tasks to ensure smooth operation of hotel functions.
</li></ul><ul><li>Report and communicate directly to the Assistant Controller and Controller all accounting and financial control matters.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist, coordinate and communicate with other departments on accounting related issues and internal control.
</li></ul><ul><li>Liaise with government departments such as tax authorities and industrial and Commercial Bureau on relevant matters.</li></ul>
What are we looking for?
A Chief Accountant serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
<ul><li>University preferred Commerce degree in Accounting &amp; Management.
</li></ul><ul><li>At least 3 years of working experience as General Ledger Supervisor or higher in the hospitality industry.
</li></ul><ul><li>Solid working experience in hotel accounting with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial operational accounting role.
</li></ul><ul><li>Mature and reliable person.
</li></ul><ul><li>Good relationship with the local bank and government agencies.
</li></ul><ul><li>Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local accounting laws and tax laws.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
</li></ul><ul><li>Flexible with working hours, especially at the end of the month.
</li></ul><ul><li>Professional Accounting qualification.
</li></ul><ul><li>Fluent in both written and spoken English to meet business needs.
</li></ul>What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</div>

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 The role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor to finance team members and other hotel business partners. This role supports the finance lead to retain and train best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role ensures a robust control and compliance environment and supports the hotel / hotels to maximize profit and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.
 
 
 
 What will I be doing?
 
 
 
 The Chief Accountant will support all activities performed by the hotels Assistant / Finance lead, to include but not limited to, understanding financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing activities, reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
 
 
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 Ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.
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 Business partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team, and supports the Assistant / Finance Lead in developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable). In absence of the Assistant Finance Manager/Director, the Chief Accountant will assume responsibilities.
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 Participate in all relevant Finance training and development programs.
 
 
 
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 What are we looking for?
 
 
 
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 Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making skills
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 Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills
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 Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities
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 Must possess the ability to analyse large amounts of data / information efficiently and accurately
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 Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within initial training period after employee begins work
 
 
 
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 Additional Preferences:
 
 
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 University degree in Accounting or Finance
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 Knowledge of Tower operations to include all aspects
 
 
 
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 What will it be like to work for Hilton?
 
 
 
 Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision &ldquo;to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality&rdquo; unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
 
 
 
 Work Locations
 
 
 
 DoubleTree by Hilton Sharm El Sheikh - Sharks Bay
 
 
 
 Schedule
 
 
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 Brand
 
 
 
 Doubletree by Hilton
 
 
 
 Job
 
 
 
 Finance
</div>

High Street Resources

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to oversee the accounting and financial reporting for multiple entities across different jurisdictions. This senior-level position will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and transparent financial operations, while managing teams across the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and China.
 
Key Responsibilities
 <ul>
<li>Oversee accounting and bookkeeping for 10–15 legal entities in the UAE (both free zone and non-free zone).</li>
<li>Manage the accounting team in the UAE, as well as teams in Turkey, Egypt, and China.</li>
<li>Ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial statements, with full visibility for the CFO and shareholders.</li>
<li>Lead the consolidation and preparation of group financial statements, where applicable.</li>
<li>Oversee and ensure successful completion of audits.</li>
<li>Implement and maintain accounting processes in line with IFRS standards.</li>
<li>Support the hiring and development of a 7–10 FTE accounting team.</li>
</ul>
Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>10+ years of experience in accounting, with proven track record in managing multi-entity operations.</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of IFRS standards and hands-on experience applying them in a business environment.</li>
<li>Experience in international trading.</li>
<li>Strong leadership skills with team management experience (at least 2–3 direct reports).</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have
 <ul>
<li>Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics.</li>
<li>Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics systems in a multi-entity environment.</li>
</ul>
Reporting Line: CFO

Vistas Global

<div>Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and a track record of managing teams, audits, and compliance in line with IFRS/GAAP standards.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Supervise daily accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, inventory, and general ledger</li>
<li>Lead month-end and year-end closings with timely reconciliations and reporting</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP, tax regulations, and internal control policies</li>
<li>Oversee internal and external audits, preparing schedules and addressing findings</li>
<li>Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and financial resources</li>
<li>Support preparation of financial statements and management reports (MIS)</li>
<li>Guide, mentor, and develop accounting staff for high performance</li>
<li>Review and approve inventory-related entries, cost adjustments, and stock provisions</li>
<li>Provide financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic initiatives</li>
</ul>
Skills
<ul><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), taxation, and audit processes</li>
<li>Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and advanced MS Excel</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail</li>
<li>Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred)</li>
<li>5&ndash;7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role</li>
<li>Proven track record in financial reporting, compliance, and audits</li>
<li>Open to male and female candidates currently based in the UAE</li>
<li>Must be available to join immediately</li>
</ul>
Job ID: 26082501-114VG</div>

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