Head of Accounts

• Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting standards in line with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Ensure effective functioning of financial systems supporting sales, production, procurement, and logistics.
• Manage bank reconciliations and coordinate with treasury to monitor cash flow, maintain liquidity, and optimize working capital.

• Oversee customer billing, collections, and receipt postings across export markets.
• Ensure accuracy of export sales invoices, certificates of origin, and customs-related financial documentation.
• Analyze AR aging reports, track overdue balances, and lead collection efforts to meet targeted DSO levels.
• Collaborate with Export Sales and Logistics teams to resolve billing or documentation discrepancies.

• Manage the full AP cycle, including invoice verification, approvals, and timely payments.
• Ensure compliance of vendor transactions (local and international) with procurement, tax, and customs policies.
• Review supplier contracts and payment terms to support cash flow efficiency.
• Maintain accurate accounting of imports, freight, and customs duties related to raw materials and packaging.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely reconciliation and accurate accruals.
• Prepare and review management reports including P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, and cost reports.
• Ensure accurate recording of intercompany transactions, forex adjustments, and provisions.
• Support consolidation and group reporting in line with corporate timelines.

• Oversee product costing, BOM validation, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations.
• Review inventory valuation and ensure accurate accounting of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to monitor cost efficiency, yield, and wastage.

• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure audit readiness and clean audit outcomes.
• Ensure timely compliance with tax filings, VAT returns, customs regulations, and statutory reporting.
• Maintain and enhance internal financial policies aligned with corporate governance standards.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to drive high performance and accuracy.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive process automation and digitization to improve efficiency and reporting quality.

• Geographical: UAE - Responsible for accounting, financial reporting, and treasury functions across the business and its allied entities.
• Technical: Strategic accounting leadership, financial analysis, compliance, systems development, and audit management.
• Temporal: End-to-end financial management from planning and execution to reporting and team supervision.

• Accurate monthly financial closures completed within corporate deadlines.
• Improved AR performance with DSO targets achieved.
• Timely AP processing within agreed vendor credit terms.
• Accurate product costing and inventory valuation within acceptable variance thresholds.
• Zero major audit findings and full statutory and group compliance.
• Improved working capital through effective AR, AP, and inventory management.

• CFO (Line Manager)
• Accounting Team
• Cross-functional Managers
• Other internal and external stakeholders as required

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification required: CPA / CMA / CA / ACCA.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, with strong exposure to leadership roles.
• Industry preference: Oil & Gas, Energy sector, or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within a multinational company environment is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in IFRS, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Proven experience managing financial operations across multiple countries or export markets.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Innovative and career-driven individuals who are ambitious, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and embrace change with a positive mindset.

Antal International