Group Accounting Manager (Global MNC - Shipping Industry)
Join a fast-growing international organization providing critical services to the maritime and logistics sector. We are seeking a detail-oriented Group Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations and ensure excellence in financial reporting across global entities.
Group Accounting Manager – Dubai
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full set of accounts for group entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS
- Oversee statutory audit processes, liaising closely with external auditors to deliver clean audit opinions
- Manage tax compliance across jurisdictions, including coordination with tax advisors and submission of filings
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, group reporting packs, and ensure consistent accounting treatments
- Drive month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring proper reconciliations and reporting
- Develop, implement, and standardize group accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Provide financial insights to management and support on ad hoc audit, tax, and compliance-related matters
- Partner with cross-border teams to ensure strong governance and alignment of accounting practices
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience.
- Proven track record in handling full set of accounts, audit, and tax at group level
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA) preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- High integrity, independence, and ability to work effectively across different geographies and time zones
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- French language skills are a strong plus