Group Chief Accountant, Dubai, UAE

This job is OPEN to APPLY for ALL Nationalities, unless otherwise specified.


Job description
With a strong footprint across Africa and the Middle East, OBT continues to expand its regional operations through disciplined financial governance, operational excellence, and a hands-on leadership approach.

Looking for your next opportunity?

As Group Accounting Manager / Group Chief Accountant, you will be based in our Dubai head office and closely collaborate with the Group Finance Director. You will play a key role in overseeing group-level accounting operations, consolidations, audits, tax coordination, compliance, and financial governance across multiple African jurisdictions.
This is a high-visibility role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple entities, auditors, and stakeholders within a fast-paced international environment.
Job requirements
Strong experience in group accounting, consolidations, audit management, and financial reporting within a multi-country environment.
Solid understanding of IFRS, statutory compliance, tax coordination, and internal controls.
Experience managing audits and working directly with external auditors across multiple jurisdictions.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CA preferred.
Experience working across Africa and multicultural environments is highly preferred.
Strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands-on and detail-oriented approach.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high ownership and accountability.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Job responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end group accounting activities across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
Set up new entities in line with group standards and local compliance.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation and financial reporting processes.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements in line with IFRS, OHADA, and local GAAP requirements.
Coordinate and manage external audits across African entities and act as the primary point of contact for auditors.
Work closely with local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting submissions.
Oversee intercompany reconciliations and ensure proper balance sheet governance across the group.
Coordinate tax compliance matters across multiple African jurisdictions alongside local advisors and finance teams.
Support implementation and continuous improvement of accounting policies, controls, and reporting procedures.
Monitor statutory compliance requirements and ensure adherence to local regulations.
Partner closely with the Group Finance Director on strategic finance initiatives, governance, and process improvements.
Support finance transformation initiatives, ERP/system enhancements, and reporting automation projects.
Assist in managing banking, treasury, and cash flow reporting requirements at group level.
Job benefits
High-impact regional role working directly with senior leadership.
Exposure to complex international operations across Africa and the Middle East.
Opportunity to work closely with experienced finance and operational leaders.
Dynamic, hands-on environment with strong career growth potential.
Competitive package and long-term development opportunities within a growing group.
Based in Dubai with regional exposure across multiple African markets.

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