Overview

About the job

Overview: The Director of Accounting and External Audit will lead Inceptionā€™s accounting and audit functions to ensure the accuracy, transparency, and compliance of financial records and reporting. With a strategic focus on accounting excellence, audit readiness, and regulatory adherence, this role will ensure Inceptionā€™s financial statements are precise, reliable, and in line with relevant standards and regulations. This role requires a strong background in accounting principles, external audit management, and financial reporting within a technology-driven or high-growth environment.

Inception is the UAEā€™s national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering with Microsoft’s AI SaaS, we offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platform utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. Collaborating with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.

Responsibilities:

  • Accounting Leadership:
  • Oversee and direct all accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate financial records, including financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
  • Implement and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Process Improvement and Automations:
  • Use new technological tools to automate processes and flow of information.
  • Use the internal AI capabilities to develop tolls that enhance accuracy, reduce manual effort, and streamline reporting.
  • External Audit Management:
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of audit materials and documentation.
  • Oversee the audit process, addressing audit queries and findings effectively and ensuring all audit requirements are met.
  • Collaborate with external auditors to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure alignment with best practices and standards.
  • Financial Reporting and Compliance:
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate financial reports in compliance with IFRS and other regulatory standards.
  • Ensure financial statements reflect true performance by implementing necessary accounting adjustments and maintaining alignment with regulatory frameworks.
  • Manage compliance with regulatory requirements, including tax and other financial disclosures.
  • Team Development:
  • Build and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, setting performance standards, and fostering a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and learning.
  • Promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and compliance within the accounting and audit teams.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Contribute to the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications: Skills and attributes for success

  • Bachelorā€™s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Professional certification CPA, ACA, ACCA, or similar certification is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of IFRS and GAAP, with hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements.
  • 10+ years of experience in accounting and external audit management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, preferably in a technology, or high-growth environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing process improvements, automation, and controls in accounting functions.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g. MS Dynamics or similar)
  • Experience is working with external auditors and managing the audit process end-to-end.

About G42

A leading AI & Cloud Computing company based in Abu Dhabi,
committed to inventing a better everyday through the power of
people and technology.

We see technology as the next frontier of humanity and solve complex challenges across multiple industries with a holistic and far-reaching systemic view.

We join forces with the best of the best to move the world forward, partnering with nations, corporations and individuals.