McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Dubai. This is a full-time, on-site position ideal for a qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional with a strong grasp of accounting and taxation principles, particularly in accordance with IFRS.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in enhancing our accounting functions and ensuring tax and statutory compliance across various jurisdictions. This individual will also serve as a resource for junior colleagues, applying their experience to complex accounting tasks and improving financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate tax and accounting records on a jurisdictional or entity basis.

• Prepare standalone and consolidated statutory accounts for large legal entities, ensuring audit compliance and timely filing.

• Manage preparation, review, and filing of complex tax returns across relevant jurisdictions.

• Calculate corporate tax liabilities based on actual and forecasted income or expenses.

• Arrange timely payments of advance taxes and settle tax liabilities.

• Coordinate with external advisors to finalize tax assessments and secure clearance certificates.

• Reconcile indirect tax accounts in the general ledger monthly.

• Prepare and submit WHT, VAT, and service tax returns in compliance with local legislation.

• Handle supporting documentation such as tax deduction certificates, challans, and employee tax filings.

• Support bid preparation by reviewing tax calculations to ensure comprehensive tax coverage.

• Participate in ad hoc departmental projects and initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized international institute

• 3–4 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant accounting role

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and international tax regulations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to work independently and manage strict deadlines

• Capacity to multitask and handle high-pressure reporting cycles

• Experience sharing expertise and leading initiatives within the accounting team

About the Company:

McDermott International, Ltd is a premier, fully integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. With more than a century of experience, we are a global leader in energy infrastructure—laying subsea pipelines, building offshore platforms, and contributing to the energy transition through offshore wind and other innovative technologies.

With over 30,000 professionals operating across 54 countries, McDermott is committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to meet the world’s evolving energy needs.