- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Salary
- 20,000.00 AED to 25,000.00 AED per month
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Accounting to lead our client's accounting and financial reporting functions in their Dubai office. The ideal candidate will be a native or fluent French speaker with extensive experience in French GAAP, as well as solid knowledge of IFRS and local UAE regulatory frameworks.
This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented leader who can ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all accounting processes, while supporting executive management in financial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
REF: FL V-128326
Tiger is B Corp Certified. We are part of a global movement of businesses committed to improving social and environmental conditions around the world.
This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented leader who can ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all accounting processes, while supporting executive management in financial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Management
- Oversee and manage the accounting team, ensuring high standards of financial control and compliance.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities to accounting staff.
- Accounting & Reporting
- Lead the preparation of financial statements under French GAAP and IFRS, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Supervise the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and consolidations.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory and tax requirements, including VAT and ESR.
- Audit & Compliance
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audits.
- Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks.
- Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and global reporting standards.
- Financial Strategy & Analysis
- Support the CFO in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Provide analysis and insights to improve profitability, efficiency, and cost management.
- Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with French and international offices to align reporting standards and business practices.
- Serve as the key liaison between Dubai operations and group finance headquarters.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA, DSCG).
- 10+ years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the financial services sector.
- Proven expertise in French GAAP and solid understanding of IFRS.
- Experience working in multinational or cross-border finance environments.
- Strong knowledge of UAE tax and financial regulations is a plus.
- Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken).
REF: FL V-128326
Tiger is B Corp Certified. We are part of a global movement of businesses committed to improving social and environmental conditions around the world.