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