Chief Accountant
Company Overview:
Contech is a premier manufacturing organization in Dubai, dedicated to industrial innovation and high-standard production across the UAE. We operate with an “educational family” philosophy, where financial management mastery and operational integrity are shared to ensure sustainable growth. At Contech, we believe that robust fiscal governance is the bedrock of industrial excellence. Join our senior finance team and contribute to an environment that values numerical precision, technical engineering cost-efficiency, and the strategic oversight of our complex manufacturing operations.
Job Description:
Contech is seeking a results-driven Chief Accountant to lead our accounting operations in Dubai. This senior finance role is fundamental to our business performance, requiring a professional who can lead cash flow planning, strengthen financial processes, and manage complex costing functions. You will be responsible for overseeing closing procedures, preparing MIS reports, and ensuring full compliance with UAE VAT and taxation regulations. We are looking for an analytical leader with an expert understanding of Information Technology and ERP systems who can support our strategic growth. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead at a high level within a structured management framework.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage cash flow planning, financial forecasting, and long-term budgeting for executive management review.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure precise financial reporting.
- Prepare detailed MIS reports and financial analysis to drive sales performance and operational insights.
- Supervise vendor and customer account reconciliations while establishing internal controls to ensure integrity.
- Manage VAT, corporate taxation, and statutory compliance in accordance with UAE/GCC regulations.
- Oversee specialized costing functions, including standard costing and variance analysis for engineering and production teams.
- Liaise with the Human Resources department regarding payroll accounting and financial training for staff.
- Utilize Information Technology and ERP platforms to automate workflows and enhance reporting accuracy.
🔹 Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; CA, CPA, ACCA, or CMA qualification is highly preferred.
- Proven professional experience within the manufacturing industry is a mandatory requirement.
- Expert proficiency in IT-based ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Strong background in management of complex financial audits and statutory reporting.
- High level of analytical thinking with the ability to optimize engineering cost structures.
- Professional background in education or training related to IFRS and regional tax laws is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills to present financial data to stakeholders and drive sales-related fiscal strategies.
- Leadership capability with the ability to manage a multidisciplinary accounting team.
What We Offer:
- Monthly salary package ranging from AED 5,000 to 6,000 (Adjusted).
- A stable and influential leadership role within a premier UAE manufacturing firm.
- Exposure to complex industrial costing and high-impact management initiatives.
- Opportunities for further career progression into Finance Director roles.
- Comprehensive benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law.