Chief Accountant

About the role

Inflexion is seeking a highly skilled Chief Accountant to lead its accounting operations, ensure statutory compliance, and provide financial insights that support strategic decisions in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting functions including General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets and Bank Reconciliation.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities and prepare IFRS‑compliant financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, corporate tax and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants and regulatory authorities during audits.
• Maintain internal controls, monitor cash flow, working capital and project profitability.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards and variance analysis for senior leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and ERP‑related finance initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) preferred.
• 8‑12 years progressive accounting experience, with 3‑5 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, corporate tax and statutory reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business One.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor an accounting team.

Required skills

• SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business One
• IFRS financial reporting
• UAE VAT compliance
• Corporate tax compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Financial reporting tools