Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Dubai, Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days WFH)

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Building on Swissport's 25+ years of proven ground-handling expertise in executive aviation, PrivatPort's represents our evolution into the future of private aviation services. Under this dedicated brand, we unite our trusted operational excellence with a fresh strategic vision and global growth mindset.

Rooted in Swiss precision and service excellence, PrivatPort delivers smooth and discreet journeys from runway to destination. By combining Swissport's trusted operational standards with tailored, passenger-focused services, PrivatPort ensures the highest levels of safety, comfort, and efficiency across our global network.

About the job

This role supports the finance function for multiple legal entities within an international business, with reporting into Global HQ in Europe. Based in Dubai, the position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting, in line with group policies and IFRS requirements.

The role involves close coordination with internal stakeholders, including Shared Service Centers and Treasury, and requires a strong understanding of working within a multinational environment. It suits someone who is comfortable handling day-to-day accounting responsibilities while maintaining consistency and control across entities.

Responsibilities

• Full accounting ownership (GL, FA, Cash, AR, month-end close)
• Monthly Financial closing and reporting to Global HQ
• Multi legal entities - Manage accounting for multiple legal entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency across books
• Compliance with Internal Control System
• Strong cooperation with Global SSC (AP), Global Treasury and cross functional teams
• Preparation of financial statements and managing VAT and income tax compliance

Required experiences and skills

• ACCA / CPA / ACA qualification (or close to completing a qualification) strongly preferred
• 4–7 years of experience in a multinational environment, with exposure to intercompany transactions, foreign exchange (FX), matrix structures, and global shared service centers
• IFRS reporting
• VAT and Corporate income tax knowledge

Skills

• ERP (SAP ECC or SAP S4/Hana)
• Microsoft Office (alongwith advanced excel skills)
• Multi-entity reporting
• English mandatory
• European languages are considered a plus
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong willingness to learn and grow
• Lean mindset
• AI enthusiast

Non-negotiables:

• Experience in a multinational environment
• SAP ECC or SAP S4/Hana
• Advanced Microsoft excel skills (XLOOKUP, INDEX, SUMIFS, pivot tables etc)
• English verbal and written communication

For more information, please visit Swissport International AG - Executive Aviation and stay tuned for further updates as our website becomes available at www.privatport.ch

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.