Financial Accountant
Full-Time, Permanent
Dubai (Maritime City/Airport Zone)
The Role
We’re recruiting for Financial Accountant, who will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial records in line with IFRS, Group policies, and statutory requirements.
Supporting the Head of Financial Reporting, you’ll help deliver timely Group reporting, audits, and financial analysis. This is a great opportunity to contribute to high-quality financial operations, collaborate across teams, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Prepare accurate financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual) in line with IFRS and company policies.
- Maintain general ledger, process journal entries, and perform reconciliations.
- Submit Group management accounts and support internal reporting schedules.
- Perform accurate Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations.
- Prepare and submit VAT, WHT, and corporate tax filings in compliance with regulations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with commentary on key drivers.
- Post and review ad-hoc and recurring journals.
- Assist with interim and year-end audits.
- Recommend and implement process and control improvements.
- Support internal management reporting and monitor internal controls.
- Manage fixed asset processes (acquisitions, tracking, disposals).
- Collaborate on ERP system configuration, testing, and documentation.
- Maintain Risk & Issues register and escalate concerns as needed.
- Resolve reconciliation issues promptly with supporting documentation.
What we’re looking for
- Strong understanding of IFRS and local tax regulations (VAT, WHT, corporate tax).
- Knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and compliance.
- Experience in multi-entity or Group reporting environments.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA) preferred. Part-qualified candidates will also be considered.
- Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance within dynamic business settings.
- Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communicator and collaborator across teams and levels.
- Able to work independently, take initiative, and adapt under pressure.
- Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.
In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables - from well support and full-field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Our One James Fisher strategy unites our capabilities under a single vision, building a stronger, more cohesive business within the Blue Economy.
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James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.