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Senior Group Accountant

Charterhouse Middle East, Media and Events, United Arab Emirates

Charterhouse Middle East, a leading company in the media and events industry, is currently seeking a Senior Group Accountant to join their team in the United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing all financial accounting aspects for the regional business, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Reporting directly to the Regional Head of Finance, the Senior Group Accountant will be responsible for managing transactional accounting functions such as accounts payable and receivable, VAT returns, reconciliation processes, and general ledger maintenance.

In addition to financial accounting responsibilities, the Senior Group Accountant will support collections and working capital management, as well as prepare cashflow and work-in-progress reports for reporting purposes. The role will also involve overseeing internal accounting systems within SAP to ensure accurate data input and preparation of financial accounts. Furthermore, the selected candidate will be involved in audit oversight and compliance-based group reporting activities. Ideal candidates for this position should hold professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA and have prior experience working in professional services organizations in operational finance roles.

The successful candidate must possess a strong understanding of tax and regulatory matters specific to regional markets and be able to effectively communicate with internal and external audit partners. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a proven track record in hands-on finance and accounting roles who thrives in a dynamic work environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Charterhouse Middle East as a Senior Group Accountant. This position is suitable for mid-career professionals looking to take on increased responsibility within the finance function of a reputable company operating in the media and events sector.

Key Job Requirements:
  • Working within a professional services organisation
  • Hands-on operational finance and accounting-based position
  • Understanding of Tax and regulatory matters
  • ACA qualification
  • ACCA qualification
  • CPA qualification
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Ownership across all areas of financial accounting for the regional business
  • Preparation and oversight of all VAT returns on a quarterly basis
  • Management of transactional accounting, accounts payable, and receivable
  • Oversight and management of internal accounting and booking systems within SAP
Skills:
  • Financial accounting
  • VAT returns preparation
  • Transactional accounting management
  • SAP proficiency
  • Audit oversight

Seniority Level: Senior Level

Job Functions: Finance

  • Accounting
  • Taxation

Industries : Media and Events

  • Professional Services
  • Finance

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