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Chief AccountantONBOARDTECH SOLUTIONS W.L.L. • Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Chief Accountant

Chief Accountant

ONBOARDTECH SOLUTIONS W.L.L. • Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
20 hours ago
Job description

We are seeking a certified, hands-on accounting professional with demonstrated experience supporting SMEs across accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and regulatory compliance.

This role will :

  • Shape the design of Daira's accounting product
  • Manage key SME accounts and own their end-to-end financial workflows
  • Ensure our platform remains aligned with local accounting, tax, and regulatory frameworks in GCC

You will play a critical role at the intersection of finance, product, and client success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. SME accounting & bookkeeping

  • Oversee preparation and maintenance of SME clients' financial records, including general ledger, COA, and month-end closing
  • Standardize and improve workflows for invoicing, payables / receivables, payroll, and expense tracking
  • Lead the design of accounting templates and internal standards for bookkeeping, reconciliations, and MIS reporting within the platform
  • B. Financial reporting & local standards

  • Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow) compliant with IFRS for SMEs and local GAAP
  • Maintain audit-ready financial data and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Advise SMEs on cash flow, working capital, and cost optimization using sector-specific insights
  • C. Tax & regulatory compliance

  • Ensure compliance with GCC tax regimes : VAT, corporate tax, ESR, UBO, payroll and labor-related obligations
  • Build tax and compliance checklists / modules to embed into SME workflows
  • Collaborate with the tech team to automate statutory and tax compliance processes
  • D. Product & process development

  • Provide domain expertise for product design, including controls, validations, reporting logic, and UI / UX flows
  • Conduct end-to-end testing of accounting features, identify improvements, and work with developers to refine logic
  • Support structuring the SME onboarding process and defining service SLAs
  • E. Client & account management

  • Act as Key Account Manager for a defined portfolio of SME clients
  • Serve as the primary point of contact to resolve accounting, compliance, and workflow issues
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance client experience and strengthen Daira's value proposition
  • Elevate key client insights and strategic opportunities to Daira's leadership team
  • Identify and engage with new potential customers to sell Daira's suite of services
  • IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

    Qualifications & technical skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Professional certification preferred : CPA / ACCA / CMA
  • 10 years of experience in SME accounting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance in the UAE / GCC
  • Strong knowledge of :
  • Accounting standards such as GAAP / IFRS for SMEs

  • VAT, corporate tax
  • Payroll rules, and record-keeping regulatory requirements
  • Full understanding of LMRA and SIO regulatory requirements for SMEs in Bahrain
  • Accounting systems such as Odoo, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, or similar
  • Experience designing or improving accounting workflows within digital or automated platforms (strong plus – highly preferred)
  • Native Arabic proficiency (including accounting terminology)
  • Soft skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex client challenges
  • Clear communicator with client-focused mindset
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple SMEs simultaneously
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
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