Senior Accountant

Role Snapshot • Start date: Immediate joining preferred • Experience: 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience • Salary: AED 10,000 – 15,000 per month (commensurate with experience) • Languages: Excellent English (written & spoken) required; Arabic is an advantage About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting function and safeguard the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. Reporting into the finance leadership, you will own the full accounting cycle — from general ledger and reconciliations through month-end close, reporting, and compliance — while supporting budgeting, analysis, and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and company policy. • Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and correct classification of all financial records. • Review trial balances, investigate discrepancies, and analyse income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. • Prepare management reports and financial summaries, highlighting significant variances. General Ledger & Closing • Maintain the general ledger; review and approve journal entries with proper documentation and authorisation. • Reconcile GL accounts monthly and resolve unusual transactions. • Lead month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions. • Analyse results, explain variances, and support statutory reporting. Reconciliations • Perform bank, balance sheet, vendor, and customer reconciliations and resolve reconciling items. • Monitor cash balances, AP aging, and AR balances, following up on outstanding items. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis • Support annual budget preparation, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections. • Analyse budget variances, profitability, and costs; recommend corrective actions. • Develop KPIs and provide financial insight to support decision-making. Compliance, Tax & Audit • Prepare and review VAT returns and ensure compliance with UAE tax regulations. • Coordinate external and internal audits — preparing schedules, supporting documents, and resolving findings. • Strengthen internal controls, ensure segregation of duties, and support governance initiatives. Fixed Assets, Treasury & Systems • Maintain the fixed asset register, record acquisitions/disposals, and calculate depreciation. • Monitor daily cash positions, working capital, and banking relationships. • Operate ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and safeguard data integrity. Show more Show less

Start date: Immediate joining preferred. Experience: 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience. Languages: Excellent English (written & spoken) required; Arabic is an advantage.

Financial Accounting & Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and company policy; ensure the accuracy, completeness, and correct classification of all financial records; review trial balances, investigate discrepancies, and analyse income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements; prepare management reports and financial summaries, highlighting significant variances. General Ledger & Closing: Maintain the general ledger; review and approve journal entries with proper documentation and authorisation; reconcile GL accounts monthly and resolve unusual transactions; lead month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, prepayments, and provisions; analyse results, explain variances, and support statutory reporting. Reconciliations: Perform bank, balance sheet, vendor, and customer reconciliations and resolve reconciling items; monitor cash balances, AP aging, and AR balances, following up on outstanding items. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis: Support annual budget preparation, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections; analyse budget variances, profitability, and costs; recommend corrective actions; develop KPIs and provide financial insight to support decision-making. Compliance, Tax & Audit: Prepare and review VAT returns and ensure compliance with UAE tax regulations; coordinate external and internal audits — preparing schedules, supporting documents, and resolving findings; strengthen internal controls, ensure segregation of duties, and support governance initiatives. Fixed Assets, Treasury & Systems: Maintain the fixed asset register, record acquisitions/disposals, and calculate depreciation; monitor daily cash positions, working capital, and banking relationships; operate ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and safeguard data integrity.