Senior Accountant – Healthcare Sector (UAE Experience Required)

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead our finance and accounting operations. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in the UAE healthcare sector, exceptional financial management skills, and hands-on experience in healthcare revenue cycle processes including insurance, billing, and collections.

This role requires both strategic financial oversight and day-to-day operational execution to ensure the financial stability and growth of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance & Accounts department.
• Oversee the full financial cycle including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage healthcare revenue cycle operations: insurance claims, billing, invoicing, reimbursements, and collections.
• Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, VAT requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Develop financial strategies to support business expansion and cost optimization.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial risks.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, insurance providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance procedures.
• Collaborate with Admin, Operations, and HR to streamline cross-departmental financial processes.
• Payroll & Cost Management:
• Oversee payroll processing, staff benefits, overtime, and gratuity calculations.
• Monitor organizational expenses and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Professional certification is mandatory: CPA, CA, or ACCA.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Mandatory healthcare experience in the UAE/GCC (home care, clinic, hospital, or EMS).
• Strong expertise in healthcare revenue cycle management.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as Zoho, Tally, QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, or similar.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic financial planning abilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent