IFZA
Accounting Team Leader – Shared Services Centre
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 30/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
16/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
30/04/2026
Job description
The Accounting Team Leader will manage and oversee the Shared Services Centre (SSC) accounting operations for IFZA customers. The role includes team leadership, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards, process standardization, operational efficiency, and supporting financial reporting and customer engagement.
Required skills
IFRS accounting standards and compliance
Team leadership and mentoring
Bookkeeping and financial reporting
ERP systems proficiency
Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Process improvement and operational efficiency
Customer relationship management in financial services
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Project management within accounting operations
Fluent in English; additional language skills (German) preferred
Key responsibilities
- Lead implementation of SSC strategy, ensuring effective operation and growth of the division.
- Manage daily accounting operations and team, ensuring adherence to internal controls and procedures.
- Develop and implement process documentation and standard operating procedures within SSC.
- Provide mentoring and professional development support to the accounting team.
- Conduct final reviews of customer reporting and financial statements, ensuring compliance with audit standards.
- Serve as a key contact for accounting inquiries and advise the team on accounting fundamentals.
- Identify service delivery issues and take corrective actions proactively.
- Support standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the SSC.
- Monitor automation activities and ensure continuity of daily tasks.
- Prepare monthly financial statements for customers.
- Report on SSC operations and performance to senior management.
- Assist in ad hoc projects or tasks as required to support business objectives.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent).
- Minimum 3–5 years accounting experience with exposure to IFRS.
- 1–2 years management or team leadership experience preferred.
- Full proficiency in English; German language skills highly advantageous.
- Strong analytical, process-oriented, and communication skills.
- ERP system experience beneficial.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.