Chief Accountant – Middle East

About the role

PIPECARE Group, which provides in-line inspection services for the oil and gas industry, is looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to lead the accounting function for its Middle East operations, based in Jordan. The role owns the accounting operations of the Middle East entities, ensures accurate and timely books, a disciplined monthly close, compliant financial reporting and strong internal controls, and reports to the Head of Finance and the Group CFO.

Key responsibilities

• Own the accounting operations of the Middle East entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time
• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close and deliver entity financial packs to the Group reporting calendar
• Maintain the general ledger and balance sheet, with all accounts reconciled and substantiated
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and receivables follow-up
• Prepare and review journal entries in line with accounting standards and Group policies
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and prepare audit-ready working papers
• Record and reconcile inter-company debit and credit notes and inter-company accounts
• Maintain the fixed asset register and verify invoice accuracy and timely booking
• Enforce accounting policies, procedures and internal controls across the region
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors, tax advisers and banks
• Partner with the Group finance function on consolidation, transfer pricing entries and the ongoing ERP implementation

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; a professional qualification (CMA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years in a senior accounting role, with time as Chief Accountant or equivalent
• Proven ownership of a full accounting cycle and month-end close for multiple entities
• Experience in the GCC region, particularly the UAE, is required
• Excellent command of English and Arabic, written and spoken

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems; experience with Odoo or willingness to work on a new ERP implementation is an advantage
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and regional wage-payment systems (e.g. WPS in the UAE)
• Computer literacy (MS Office and accounting systems) with strong Excel skills