Job Description
Are you exploring Dubai accounting jobs that offer more than just numbers and spreadsheets? Look no further. Chalhoub Group, the region’s leading luxury retail powerhouse, is now hiring a Senior Accountant – Group Consolidation in Dubai. This high-impact role gives experienced finance professionals the chance to work at the heart of a global business spanning over 400 brands and 950+ stores. With a focus on international financial reporting, group audits, and strategic consolidation, this is one of the most exciting Dubai accounting jobs for 2025—especially for those who thrive in innovation-driven, hybrid work environments.
📌 Table of Contents
- Job Overview
- About Chalhoub Group
- Featured Job Openings
- Job Description
- Key Responsibilities
- Why Join Chalhoub Group?
- Requirements
- How to Apply
- FAQs
💼 Job Overview
- Job Title: Senior Accountant – Group Consolidation
- Company: Chalhoub Group
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Start Date: Immediate (Rolling interviews)
Join one of the Middle East’s most prestigious luxury groups in a role that fuses technical accounting expertise with regional leadership. Chalhoub Group is hiring a Senior Accountant to manage group consolidation across global subsidiaries—offering global exposure, innovation-led culture, and career mobility.
🏢 About Chalhoub Group
With over 70 years of legacy, Chalhoub Group is the region’s leading luxury retailer and brand curator, representing over 400 global names in fashion, beauty, jewelry, and lifestyle. Headquartered in Dubai, the Group operates over 950 stores and employs 16,000+ professionals across the Middle East and beyond.
Guided by the vision to “Inspire, Exhilarate, Delight”, Chalhoub has earned recognition as a Great Place to Work®, with a future-focused strategy built on sustainability, innovation (via The Greenhouse), DEI, and a commitment to Net Zero by 2040.
📋 Featured Job Openings at Chalhoub Group
Explore other exciting roles open at the Group:
- Vice President – Fashion (Dubai)
- Investment Director – Strategy & Growth
- Supply Planner – L’Occitane
- Senior Software Engineer – eCommerce & Cloud Platforms
- Marketing Senior Associate – Tanagra
- Public Relations Officer – Emiratisation
📝 Job Description
As a Senior Accountant – Group Consolidation, your primary mission is to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting across all Chalhoub subsidiaries and joint ventures. You’ll play a central role in monthly/quarterly consolidations, support audit processes, and guide technical accounting policies in line with IFRS standards.
This role is ideal for a CPA/CA/ACCA-certified professional with multinational experience, strong analytical ability, and a collaborative mindset.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Group Consolidation & Reporting:
- Manage end-to-end group financial consolidation (monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Eliminate intercompany balances and unrealized profits accurately
- Prepare IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements
- Coordinate timely submissions from subsidiary finance teams
Audit & Compliance:
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors
- Prepare accurate audit schedules and documentation
- Assist with board packs, regulatory filings, and investor reports
Process Improvement:
- Automate reporting workflows using tools like SAP BPC
- Streamline consolidation processes for efficiency & accuracy
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with regional finance leaders and cross-functional teams
- Offer technical guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and disposals
🌍 Why Join Chalhoub Group?
Here’s what sets this role—and the company—apart:
- 🌐 Global exposure across multiple jurisdictions and joint ventures
- 🧠 Innovation-driven culture powered by The Greenhouse incubator
- 💼 Flexible hybrid working and inclusive workplace policies
- 💰 Competitive salary with healthcare, education, and lifestyle benefits
- 🚀 Career progression & mobility across 8+ countries
At Chalhoub, you’re not just a number—you’re a future leader in a luxury legacy enterprise with a bold digital and sustainable agenda.
🎯 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA / CA / ACCA certification (mandatory)
- 5–7 years of accounting/finance experience
- Minimum 3 years in group consolidation or external audit of large groups
- Proficiency in IFRS, intercompany elimination, and reporting tools (e.g., SAP)
- Excellent communication, project management, and Excel skills
- Must be based in UAE or open to relocation
📩 How to Apply (Dubai Accounting Jobs – Senior Accountant)
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Applications reviewed on a rolling basis – Apply ASAP to secure interview slots!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is this role hybrid or office-based?
A: Chalhoub offers flexible hybrid work models depending on team and role requirements.
Q2: Is audit experience from a Big 4 firm valid?
A: Yes, especially if you audited multinational clients or worked in group reporting.
Q3: What’s the typical salary range for this position?
A: While exact figures depend on experience, this senior role offers a highly competitive package with housing, education, and medical benefits.
Q4: Do I need UAE work authorization to apply?
A: Yes. Candidates already based in the UAE or with valid sponsorship are preferred.
Q5: What’s the career growth path for this role?
A: Chalhoub supports vertical growth to Finance Director roles, as well as lateral moves into FP&A, strategy, or digital finance teams.