Senior Accountant
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: 8,000-12,000 AED dependent on experience
About Feynlab
Feynlab is a global surface protection technology company headquartered in Chicago, USA, with operations across multiple international locations. We specialize in developing advanced surface coatings and innovative material technologies for diverse industries.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our global finance function. This role will be responsible for day-to-day accounting across our UAE, US, EU, and UK entities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate will have solid technical accounting expertise, multi-entity experience, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements for multiple international entities.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
- Prepare consolidated reporting schedules and support group-level financial consolidations.
- Conduct detailed variance, cash flow, and performance analysis to support management reporting.
- Generate and maintain management reports, financial summaries, and supplemental schedules for global leadership.
Multi-Entity & Multi-Currency Operations
- Manage accounting activities for UAE, US, EU, and UK entities.
- Process and reconcile multi-currency transactions, ensuring accuracy of FX valuations and revaluations.
- Handle intercompany transactions, reconciliations, eliminations, and settlements.
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Treasury Support
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across entities.
- Maintain vendor accounts, customer accounts, and aging reports.
- Prepare and reconcile bank accounts across multiple jurisdictions.
- Support cash flow monitoring and treasury reporting.
Compliance, Tax & Controls
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements in the UAE, EU, UK, and the US where applicable.
- Prepare and support VAT filings across UAE, EU, and UK entities.
- Assist with corporate tax filings, statutory audits, and external auditor requests.
- Maintain strong internal controls and support process refinement to enhance efficiency.
Budgeting & Forecasting Support
- Provide accounting support for budget preparation, reforecasting, and financial planning.
- Assist with cost analysis, expense tracking, and operational reporting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams across regions to support global operations.
- Collaborate regularly with U.S.-based colleagues; occasional U.S. time zone overlap may be required.
Team Support & Development
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of a Junior Accountant as the finance function grows.
- Provide day-to-day guidance, review work for accuracy, and help establish strong accounting procedures.
- Act as a mentor and resource to junior team members to support their professional development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
- Professional certification required: ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within multi-entity international companies.
- Strong understanding of IFRS, multi-entity structures, and multi-currency accounting.
- Experience with VAT compliance in UAE/EU/UK.
- Exposure to U.S. reporting, taxation, or operational processes is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in accounting systems; experience with Xero or ERP systems preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior accounting staff is highly beneficial.
Why Join Feynlab
- Opportunity to shape and lead the finance department of a growing international company.
- Exposure to global operations and collaboration with senior leadership.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Visa, labour card, and health insurance provided.
- Flexible working hours and occasional remote work options.
- Growth-oriented, innovative culture that values initiative, accountability, and professional development.
