Financial Accountant

Overview

Job Title: Financial Accountant cum Team Leader
Location: UAE (Middle East coverage)
Department: Finance

Via Medica International Healthcare is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our team.

Job Summary: Deliver accurate financial reporting with strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and group requirements. Support the UAE CFO in achieving strategic goals and KPI targets. Oversee a team of accountants and contribute to financial operations across multiple countries in the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Lead accurate booking and reconciliation of Trade/Non-Trade Payables, AR, and Intercompany transactions
• Process payments with zero double-payment tolerance
• Manage month-end closing, ensuring timely and accurate financial/non-financial reporting (e.g., CCT, Cash RF, WC, CAPEX, GP)
• Maintain the integrity and completeness of financial records per GAAP and group policies
• Perform BS reconciliations, fixed assets, payroll entries, and intercompany recharge documentation
• Monitor invoice postings, deferred revenue, accruals, prepayments, and IFRS16 journal entries
• Handle tax provision, posting, and coordination for filings
• Lead year-end close and ensure timely production of audited accounts

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with internal departments for data coordination and financial submissions
• Support internal/external audit queries and tax reporting
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, and Working Capital teams

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance; ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 8 years’ accounting experience in multinational/global environments
• Strong knowledge of multi-currency, multi-country reporting
• Experience with SUN and/or Oracle is a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage pressure, and lead effectively
• Fluent in English; willing to travel if needed