Senior Accountant

Mohammed Al Barwani LLC (MB LLC) is a multinational group of companies with operations and subsidiaries in more than 20 countries across the globe in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Asia-Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. The company was first established in 1982. The main activities of subsidiary companies within MB Holding include drilling & oilfield services, exploration & production of oil & gas, oilfield and marine engineering, mining, manufacturing & trading, and investments. Today, MB Holding employs more than 5000 employees from 51 nationalities and across 4 continents who are committed to meet the challenges of the complex and competitive Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Mining industries. The company's phenomenal march ahead has been made possible due to its commitment to high standards of health, safety and environmental protection and the strong support of its customers. The company reliably meets its commitments and sets industry benchmarks in the process with great emphasis on maintaining the highest standards of business ethics and integrity.

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to join Financeteamto be part of our success.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement the function strategies, governance, operating model, objectives, and annual goals to ensure the company meets operational excellence and create stakeholders value.
• Support to implement the Department operational excellence to make sure the department meets the optimal operations level to achieve both the short and long term business goals. Ensure that there are appropriate processes and systems to control and monitor transactions.
• Manage international SPVs, ensuring all statutory records, certificates, and filings are up to date through close coordination with trust and corporate service providers.
• Manage aviation financial matters by coordinating with operating partners, for proper cash management.
• Coordinate with UBS for aircraft loan management, including invoice tracking and compliance with loan agreements.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and MIS reports for a portfolio of international companies, and support annual statutory audits with internal and external teams.
• Ensure tax compliance by supporting VAT registrations, filings, and liaising with tax consultants for corporate and investment-related tax matters.
• Support treasury operations, including offshore fund transfers and maintaining liquidity for aircraft and SPV-related obligations.
• Prepare the Net Worth Statement of the Chairman and manage its audit process in collaboration with the finance and audit teams.
• Manage insurance coverage for shareholder assets, directors and officers, ensuring timely updates, renewals, and documentation.
• Assist the legal and shareholder teams with various financial and compliance matters, including documentation, reporting, and ad-hoc support.
• Ensure that Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) enjoys the top priority. Support to assess risk afor prompt risk mitigation and business continuity at all stages.

Principal Challenges:

• Managing multiple projects and coordinating across multiple countries.
• Communicating and engaging with the different stakeholders.
• Meeting deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Minimum Work Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in accounting, with exposure to SPVs, and investment holding companies.
• Experience with IFRS and cross-border financial reporting is essential.
• Previous experience in aviation finance or asset management is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Sound understanding of tax and compliance matters related to international investments.