76 Finance Director jobs in Abu Dhabi

The Corporate Financial Controller is a strategic finance leadership role that drives the design and maintenance of an AI-first finance system supporting fast-growing education businesses.

This position requires a deep understanding of US GAAP and integrated financial statements, with experience operating and improving ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, etc.) in complex, multi-entity organizations.

• Develop and operate a lean, AI-native finance system that powers multiple high-growth education businesses.
• E nsure seamless finance operations—tuition, audits, tax—at scale.

• CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or MBA degree.
• 10+ years in finance leadership roles such as Finance Manager, Controller, CFO, or equivalent.
• Senior finance leadership experience (SVP, CFO, or equivalent) with full ownership of core finance functions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Reporting Specialist to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting business decisions with valuable financial insights.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, including proficiency in Oracle and MS Office (Excel), and excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Financial Statement Preparation: Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts, post journal entries, and maintain all accounting records.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and generate financial reports for management and other departments.
• Audit Support: Assist in the preparation of internal and external audit reports, perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Contribute to budgeting and forecasting, provide financial insights to support business functions, and assist in tax return preparation (VAT, sales tax, etc.).

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a similar role (Oracle experience preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Oracle, MS Office (Excel), and financial systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, time management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UAE corporate law, managing auditor interactions, and advising on accounting treatments for M&A arrangements.

This position requires a deep understanding of IFRS, UAE Corporate Law, intercompany accounting, and M&A transactions.

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for multiple legal entities, ensuring timely submission and full compliance with IFRS and UAE corporate law.
• Lead discussions and coordinate with external auditors, managing key audit deliverables and technical issue resolutions.
• Review and validate various intercompany agreements and prepare workings and business cases, ensuring proper accounting and monitoring implementation and adherence to the terms.
• Review legal, shareholder, and JV agreements to determine proper consolidation treatment under IFRS 10, 11, and 12.
• Ensure compliance with JV reporting requirements and maintain day-to-day engagement with JV partners on key accounting matters.
• Review operational books of legal entities to ensure compliance with IFRS, sound bookkeeping practices, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Tax, Legal, Treasury, and FP&A, to support financial accuracy and integrity.
• Evaluate and document accounting treatments for complex instruments and arrangements, such as put/call options, contingent considerations, and structured deals.
• Prepare technical accounting papers and memos to support positions taken in the financial statements and audit processes.
• Support digital transformation initiatives in financial reporting, enhancing reporting quality and efficiency.
• Assist in internal and external board/shareholder reporting, ensuring key judgments, accounting treatments, and risks are clearly presented.

The role of an Income Auditor involves reviewing the work of various departments, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information. This entails examining financial data from different sources, such as F&B, Night Audit, and Accounts Receivable, to verify its authenticity.

As an Income Auditor, you will be responsible for allocating revenues and posting them to ledgers in a timely and accurate manner. Additionally, you will analyze and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports to provide insights into the hotel's financial performance.

• Review and Verify Financial Data: Examine financial data from F&B, Night Audit, and Accounts Receivable to ensure its accuracy and completeness.
• Allocate Revenues and Post to Ledgers: Properly allocate revenues and post them to ledgers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyze and Prepare Reports: Analyze financial data and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports to provide insights into the hotel's financial performance.
• Perform Other Duties: Perform other duties assigned by Senior Accountant, Chief Accountant, or Director of Finance.

To excel in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. You should also have basic computational ability and knowledge of computer accounting programs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting: A degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Basic Computational Ability: Basic computational ability is necessary for tasks such as data entry and analysis.
• Knowledge of Computer Accounting Programs: Knowledge of computer accounting programs is essential for efficient data processing and analysis.
• Math skills and budgetary analysis capabilities are crucial for preparing and analyzing financial reports.

Working with Us

We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. As an Income Auditor, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for delivering excellent service.

Financial Reporting Expertise

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Reporting Expert to manage all financial transactions and prepare comprehensive financial reports.

• Manage all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial data
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that accurately reflect the company's financial position and performance
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Financial Reporting Expert
• Proficient in MS Office and accounting software, with advanced skills in data analysis and reporting tools

We are looking for a skilled professional to drive revenue recognition and accounting processes.

This is a management position requiring strong leadership and technical skills to direct the work of others. We expect to grow a team focused on revenue, with an emphasis on systems and automation, that delivers accurate and timely reporting.

• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Legal, and FP&A teams to design standard contracts
• Drive process and configuration improvements in NetSuite and related systems for end-to-end automation of the revenue life cycle
• Incorporate industry best practices and emerging technology to enhance reporting speed and accuracy
• Review and evaluate the revenue recognition impact of non-standard contracts and new products
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of revenue accounting and systems accounting professionals
• Assist in month-end revenue close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and other reporting
• Develop and maintain effective internal over revenue transactions and reporting
• Research and write accounting memos on significant revenue recognition and other policy matters
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors in matters related to order-to-cash

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• CPA, CA or equivalent with excellent technical accounting skills and IFRS experience
• A detailed understanding of IFRS 15 and relevant rules related to SaaS and services
• Leadership or management responsibility
• A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Experience of software licensing, subscription and services revenue accounting and operations
• Experience driving revenue recognition and scaling accounting processes in a high-growth environment
• Experience with ERP, Rev Rec, CRM, CPQ and other relevant software categories - NetSuite and Salesforce preferred
• Experience in a multi-country multi-currency, operations and tax environment
• Professional written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long