ESM is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own the end-to-end accounting cycle and financial analysis for the sports academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role manages transaction recording through to statutory reporting and tax compliance, delivering timely, accurate insights that support profitability, cost efficiency, and strategic decision-making across coaching, events, facility rental, and league operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing the full accounting cycle from source documents to audit-ready financial statements, taking full responsibility for VAT and corporate tax filings, and acting as the primary contact for auditors and tax authorities. The candidate will provide precise financial analysis and impactful reporting to aid strategic decisions, focusing on profitability and cost optimization across programmes (swimming, football, athletics, basketball) and revenue lines (coaching, leagues, events, facility rental). They will conduct due diligence on potential coaching academy acquisitions, focusing on risk assessment and data verification to inform safe investments. Additional duties include ensuring efficient revenue recognition, timely invoicing, and proactive collections to maintain healthy cash flow across group companies; collaborating with teams to standardize accounting and accounts receivable procedures, reducing overdue balances and strengthening internal controls. Qualifications include a professional degree in Accountancy or Finance, and a professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred g

ESM is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own the end-to-end accounting cycle and financial analysis for the sports academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role manages transaction recording through to statutory reporting and tax compliance, delivering timely, accurate insights that support profitability, cost efficiency, and strategic decision-making across coaching, events, facility rental, and league operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing the full accounting cycle from source documents to audit-ready financial statements, taking full responsibility for VAT and corporate tax filings, and acting as the primary contact for auditors and tax authorities. The candidate will provide precise financial analysis and impactful reporting to aid strategic decisions, focusing on profitability and cost optimization across programmes (swimming, football, athletics, basketball) and revenue lines (coaching, leagues, events, facility rental). They will conduct due diligence on potential coaching academy acquisitions, focusing on risk assessment and data verification to inform safe investments. Additional duties include ensuring efficient revenue recognition, timely invoicing, and proactive collections to maintain healthy cash flow across group companies; collaborating with teams to standardize accounting and accounts receivable procedures, reducing overdue balances and strengthening internal controls. Qualifications include a professional degree in Accountancy or Finance, and a professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred g