Job description

The Senior Accountant (EMEA Operations & Statutory Compliance) at Wood in Abu Dhabi operates within the Oil & Gas finance sector, supporting regional reporting, statutory compliance, and audit coordination across the EMEA region. The role is responsible for the preparation and completion of statutory accounts and tax returns for regional legal entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance with deadlines, and proper supporting documentation. The position coordinates and executes statutory audits, liaises with external auditors, outsourced tax professionals, and internal stakeholders, and ensures all VAT filings, corporate tax, personnel income tax, and social security compliance are met. The role manages cashflow in collaboration with Group Treasury, maintains global compliance tools, and ensures results are accurately reported and analyzed. Additionally, the position supports implementation of corporate tax in the UAE including transfer pricing mechanisms, prepares and reviews balance sheet and bank reconciliations, and provides financial input to Finance Shared Centre and clients. The role requires proficiency in IFRS, accounting software, and Excel, as well as fluency in Arabic (reading, writing, speaking).