Head of Accounting & Tax

Arcera is a global life sciences company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our purpose is to enable longer and healthier lives while creating sustainable growth. We develop, manufacture, and commercialize a broad range of high-quality innovative and proven medicines in key international markets. With an operational footprint spanning over 90 countries across four continents, and manufacturing sites in eight countries, we offer more than 2,000 medicines across various therapeutic areas worldwide.

Job Purpose:

Oversee all accounting, tax, and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards.

Reporting Line:

Reports to: Director of Accounting / Consultant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the general accounting, AP, AR, and GL functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Manage statutory reporting and audits (external and internal).
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and filings (corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax).
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and auditors.
• Lead balance sheet review and reconciliation processes.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial governance.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements (ERP).
• Lead and develop the accounting & tax team.

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA/ACCA highly preferred).
• 10–15 years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in tax regulations (Egypt / regional).
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting.
• Experience in manufacturing or pharma sector strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP referred).