Senior Group Accountant - Relocation to Bahrain

Job description

Our client is seeking a UK-qualified Senior Group Accountant (ACCA or CIMA) with 5–10 years of post-qualification experience to join their team in Bahrain. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making across a multi-sector, multi-country group.

Responsibilities:

• Review and validate financial reporting from subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and Group policies

• Evaluate operational finance areas including cashflow, receivables, inventory, and procurement

• Promote best practices across finance, procurement, and inventory management

• Standardise reporting templates across varying ERP systems

• Build strong relationships with finance teams across diverse cultures

• Travel extensively across GCC countries to support subsidiaries on-site

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) from the UK – essential

• Minimum 5–10 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in finance and accounting

• Exposure to multi-company / group structures, preferably across international jurisdictions

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS

• Proven track record in financial controls, or group reporting functions

• Experience in working with and understanding multiple ERP systems

• Demonstrated ability to improve and implement finance processes and controls

• Ability to interpret financial data, identify anomalies, and take corrective actions

• High attention to detail with an investigative mindset

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – culturally aware, diplomatic, and persuasive

• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management capabilities

• Experience working in treasury and securing bank facilities