Accounting & Tax Manager

Overview

Location: Dubai - United Arab Emirates (On-site)

We are hiring an Accounting & Tax Manager to own the integrity of our financial reporting and accounting operations. This is a critical role responsible for leading month-end close, ensuring accuracy across the general ledger, strengthening internal controls, and maintaining full audit readiness. The Chief Accountant will also play a key role in embedding scalable accounting processes within Microsoft Dynamics as we expand across markets and complexity increases.

This role is foundational to building a finance function that leadership can depend on for trusted numbers, strong governance, and financial stability as the business grows.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to help build a high-performing finance organization, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

Month-End Close & Financial Integrity (35%)

- Lead the full close cycle with a target of 57 working days

- Maintain strong cut-off discipline and minimal post-close adjustments

- Ensure P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow are accurate and audit-ready for all markets

- Maintain complete reconciliation schedules across all key accounts

Accounting Controls & Compliance (25%)

- Ensure full balance sheet reconciliation discipline

- Design and enforce strong internal financial controls and approval workflows

- Manage VAT, corporate tax coordination, and statutory compliance

- Support transfer pricing compliance and intercompany accounting across markets

- Act as primary accounting owner during audits

Inventory & COGS Accounting (20%)

- Own inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliation processes

- Ensure landed cost accuracy across manufacturing, freight, duties, and warehousing

- Partner closely with Supply Chain to maintain cost discipline

ERP & Process Scalability (20%)

- Act as Finance owner for accounting processes in Microsoft Dynamics

- Support transformation initiatives, including automation, data platform adoption, and system enhancements

- Ensure financial workflows and reporting structures are correctly implemented

- Drive automation and reduce manual work across accounting operations

- Standardise processes to support international growth and scale

Key Responsibilities Summarized

- Own the integrity of the general ledger and financial statements

- Deliver a fast, clean, and predictable month-end close

- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported monthly

- Maintain audit-ready documentation and strong financial controls

- Protect gross margin through disciplined inventory and COGS accounting

- Oversee compliance across VAT and corporate tax obligations

- Embed scalable accounting processes within Microsoft Dynamics

- Support the Head of Finance in building a world-class finance function

Requirements

- Chartered Accountant or equivalent (CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA)

- 5-7+ years experience in Big 4 audit firms, 1-2 years experience in industry a plus

- Experience in FMCG, retail, or inventory-heavy businesses preferred

- Excellent Microsoft Excel ability

- Mastery of IFRS and GAAP

- Confident with tax law and compliance

- Experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics

- Highly detail-oriented with strong process discipline

- Comfortable operating hands-on in a scaling business

Benefits

- 22 days of annual leave plus your birthday off

- Premium Private Healthcare Insurance

- Monthly wellness stipend (gym, supplements, etc.)

- Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 remote

- 1 Week Work from Anywhere per year