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Accounting & Finance recruitment
As a leading accounting and finance recruitment agency in the Middle East, we connect businesses with exceptional finance professionals who deliver strategic insight, commercial value, and long-term growth.
Connecting businesses with exceptional accounting & finance talent
Our Accounting & Finance recruitment team partners with organisations across the Middle East to secure high-calibre finance professionals who drive commercial performance, operational efficiency and long-term growth. We support permanent, contract and executive hiring across a wide range of finance and accounting functions, from qualified accountants and financial controllers to CFOs and senior finance leadership roles.
With deep market expertise and extensive regional talent networks, we recruit across industries including manufacturing, energy, consumer, retail, technology, professional services and the public sector. Many of our specialist finance recruiters come from accounting or finance backgrounds, giving us a strong understanding of the evolving challenges facing employers across the region.
Built on long-term relationships with organisations and finance professionals alike, our consultative approach enables us to deliver tailored recruitment solutions aligned to your business goals, culture and workforce strategy. We provide transparent, professional and insight-led recruitment services that help employers attract, hire and retain top finance talent across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
The roles we specialise in
Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations
Meet your expert accounting & finance recruiters
Laura Sanford-Scutt
Manager - Accounting & Finance Middle East
Laura Sanford-Scutt is a relationship-led recruitment leader specialising in accounting and finance talent solutions across the Middle East. As Manager of our Accounting & Finance team, she partners with multinational organisations, regional businesses, and high-growth companies to deliver strategic hiring solutions that support business growth and transformation.
With extensive experience across finance recruitment, Laura advises clients on talent strategy and workforce planning across the UAE and wider GCC, placing high-performing professionals from specialist roles through to senior finance leadership. Known for her collaborative approach and strong market knowledge, she has built a reputation for delivering tailored recruitment solutions in competitive markets.
Alison Daley
Senior Consultant - Accounting & Finance Middle East
Alison joined Robert Walters in 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. She holds an Honours Degree in the French Language and is a fluent French speaker, making her an asset to both Anglophone and Francophone clientele. Alison has successfully placed candidates across various sectors namely, Oil & Gas, Supply Chain, Retail, Chemicals, Venture Capital, Telecommunications and FMCG. She now focuses specifically on the Middle East, Qualified Finance Market. As a trusted advisor to both candidates and clients, she is best placed to assist clients with their recruitment needs, providing in-depth industry intelligence, the very best talent, valuable advice and a consultative approach as well as fast and effective recruitment solutions.
Darius Dosieah
Consultant - Accounting & Finance Middle East
Darius is an experienced Accounting & Finance headhunter with a strong track record supporting fast-growing businesses. Previously based in the UK, but now in the Middle East, he focuses on sourcing top tier finance talent across the GCC, leveraging his sector expertise and global candidate network.
With a thorough approach to assessing both technical and cultural fit, Darius is committed to delivering a high-quality, end-to-end recruitment service. His international experience enables him to provide tailored, insight-driven solutions to clients and candidates across the Middle East.
Charmaine Hilado
Sourcing Specialist - Accounting & Finance Middle East
As a dedicated Sourcing Specialist, Charmaine is passionate about driving impactful results for her clients within the Middle East, building strong and strategic relationships. Charmaine's experience spans every aspect of customer success, including nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring high levels of engagement and product utilization. Initially from a Finance background working in Credit Control, Charmaine has transitioned into recruitment with great ease, utilizing her industry networks and knowledge.
Our track record
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43,000
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Secure top talent for your next hire
Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward.
In all of the conversations we have held Omer was always focused on securing me the right candidate for the role...
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Definitely, Robert Walters has lived up to the expectation when it comes to providing the right caliber of candidates...
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How does your agency source candidates for accounting & finance positions in the Middle East?
Our finance recruiters employ a well-defined strategy to source top talent across the Middle East Region, that includes headhunting, database searches, job board advertising, candidate referrals, events and innovative sourcing technology.
We utilize our extensive global database to identify jobseekers with the appropriate skills and experience, both across the Middle East and Worldwide.
Our targeted approach is powered by insights from our in-house market intelligence team. For particularly challenging positions, we offer talent mapping services to identify the relevant skill sets across the Middle East and then bespoke sourcing strategies; revolutionising recruitment market insights.
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What distinguishes Robert Walters Middle East in it's service in accounting and finance industry compared to other recruitment agencies?
We entered the Middle East Accounting & Finance recruitment market when the region's office opened in 2013, giving us over 11 years’ experience recruiting accountancy & finance professionals in the region.
Our recruiters are specialists in accountancy & finance and the Middle East market - staying ahead with access to in-house market intel and innovative recruitment technology, matched with their local knowledge.
Unlike other agencies, our teams share the rewards of every assignment - giving you full access to our global candidate network.
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What ongoing support do you offer to candidates and clients following placements?
We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of post-recruitment support. We have local knowledge of the Middle East market but with global reach, ensuring we can service our clients/candidates whatever the requirement.
We build long-term relationships, staying in touch with candidates throughout their career as they advance from junior finance roles through to FD and CFO level positions. This long-term strategy means our candidates become our clients, as we help to shape their careers and ambitions.
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Can your agency provide guidance on market trends and salary benchmarks in the Middle East?
We have specialist insights on accounting and finance salaries and compensation trends in our Salary Survey guide.
Our 2025 Salary Survey is based on the analysis of over 100,000 permanent placements made in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, across the Middle East and globally. Request your copy today.
Bespoke salary benchmarking: Using accurate and unbiased data, we can build bespoke overviews of the salaries and benefits required to attract talent. Find out more by requesting a quote.