CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Job Description : CHIEF ACCOUNTANT OMAN A leading global manufacturer in the construction materials sector is seeking a Chief Accountant to join their Finance Department in Salalah, Oman. You should be based in Salalah or open to relocating within Oman. The role promises not only professional advancement but also generous benefits, flexible working opportunities, and the satisfaction of being part of a business with ambitious plans for the future. As Chief Accountant based in Salalah, Oman, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health of the organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing end-to-end accounting operations through SAP systems—ensuring every transaction is accurately recorded according to IFRS standards. You will be responsible for producing timely financial statements that inform key business decisions while maintaining rigorous compliance with Omani VAT regulations and corporate tax obligations. Your expertise will be crucial during audits as you liaise with authorities and maintain audit-ready records. In addition to overseeing treasury functions such as cash flow forecasting and working capital optimisation—including AR/AP management—you will lead process improvements across finance modules by leveraging automation tools. You will partner with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights that drive operational efficiency. As a mentor to your accounting team members you will foster an environment built on accuracy accountability continuous improvement—ensuring everyone feels valued respected motivated towards shared goals. To excel as Chief Accountant you will bring extensive experience gained from senior finance roles where you have demonstrated technical proficiency interpersonal sensitivity unwavering commitment towards ethical practices. Your background should include significant exposure to IFRS-based reporting environments ideally within multinational organisations operating under complex regulatory frameworks like those found in Oman. Familiarity with SAP systems especially FI/CO is essential while additional expertise across AA MM SD PS modules would further distinguish your candidacy. Your advanced analytical abilities—supported by strong Excel BI tool usage—will enable you to deliver meaningful insights that drive business performance. You are known for building dependable relationships internally externally always acting considerately respectfully towards others regardless of hierarchy or function. Your approach combines methodical problem-solving empathetic team development ensuring everyone feels included supported throughout their professional journey. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance or related field is required while a Master’s qualification would be considered advantageous for this position. 8-10 years’ experience in accounting roles including three years or more in supervisory or managerial capacities demonstrating your ability to nurture talent within teams. Comprehensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) coupled with hands-on experience navigating Oman-specific compliance requirements such as VAT corporate tax payroll labour obligations. Mandatory proficiency in SAP FI/CO modules; additional familiarity with Asset Accounting (AA) Materials Management (MM) Sales & Distribution (SD) Project Systems (PS) modules—and S/4HANA—is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to manage third-party relationships as well as internal stakeholders across multiple departments ensuring seamless communication collaboration throughout projects. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel along with practical experience using Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools for enhanced data analysis presentation capabilities. Fluency in English both written spoken enabling clear communication within multinational teams external partners alike. High levels of integrity meticulous attention to detail proven track record meeting tight deadlines under pressure without compromising quality outcomes. Experience monitoring key performance indicators such as close timeliness audit outcomes compliance accuracy working capital metrics reconciliation backlogs error rates process automation adoption.

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