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Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.
Our client is an internationally active German manufacturing company with a long-standing tradition in precision-driven production and engineering excellence. With production facilities in Germany and an expanding international presence, the company supports customers across multiple industries through innovative solutions, high quality standards, and reliable operational processes. For the company’s Dubai office, we are currently seeking a German Speaking Accountant (m/f/d) who will take ownership of the local accounting function while acting as the key financial interface between the Dubai entity and the production and headquarters teams in Germany. This role offers close collaboration with senior management and the opportunity to actively contribute to the optimization and coordination of international accounting processes.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Manage and oversee the full accounting activities of the German entity from the Dubai satellite office
- Act as the main financial interface between the Dubai office, the German production site, and the management team
- Coordinate and support the outsourcing and integration of accounting processes with the German parent company
- Ensure accurate bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance with local regulations and internal standards
- Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payment processes
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in coordination with external partners and headquarters
- Prepare financial documentation, reports, and management overviews for internal stakeholders
- Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and external service providers when required
- Monitor financial transactions and ensure proper documentation and process transparency
- Support management in administrative, financial, and operational matters related to the Dubai entity
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and professionalization of accounting and finance processes
To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:
- Completed vocational training or academic qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field in Germany
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting or finance roles
- Solid hands-on experience within the German accounting environment is mandatory
- Strong understanding of German accounting standards, bookkeeping procedures, and financial processes
- Experience working in an international company structure with close coordination to headquarters
- Ability to independently manage accounting operations with a hands-on mentality
- Strong organizational skills with a structured and detail-oriented working approach
- Confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate with management and international stakeholders
- Experience with ERP systems and accounting software
- Fluency in German and English is mandatory
- Previous experience in the UAE or international environments is considered an advantage