Chief Accountant (Russian Speaker)

Position Details

Title: Chief AccountantLocation: Dubai, UAE

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to oversee financial operations across multiple entities in the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and China. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of IFRS standards and proven expertise in managing complex, multi-entity operations in a fast-paced international trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and bookkeeping for 10–15 legal entities (both free zone and non-free zone).
• Manage accounting teams in UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and China.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial statements, providing full visibility to the CFO and shareholders.
• Lead consolidation and preparation of group financial statements where applicable.
• Oversee and ensure completion of audits.
• Implement and maintain processes in line with IFRS standards.
• Support hiring and development of a 7–10 FTE accounting team.
• Preferred experience in logistics, trading, food, or FMCG industries.

Requirements

• 10+ years accounting experience with proven track record in multi-entity operations.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS standards with practical application.
• Experience in international trading.
• Strong leadership with 2–3+ direct reports managed previously.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in Russian and English Language