Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing various financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Overall supervision of the accounting team for implementation of proper accounting policies and internal control procedures. • Leads the ERP migration of the company. • Maintains the online banking and check all banking transactions (bank deposits, bank transfers and cheque issuances). • Checks all accounting transactions, payments before approval to Managing Partner • Reviews team reports weekly on AR, AP and Sales and advises team members for noted issues and recommends necessary actions. • Responsible for financial reporting required by external users such as banks, suppliers, and government entities. • Responsible for processing and cancellation of employees’ visa. • Computes payroll and employee benefits. • Review VAT Returns and Refund to ensure accuracy before submitting to FTA and resolve VAT issues within the company. • Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and closing entries up to finalization of Financial Statements. • Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting or administrative tasks within deadlines. • Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed. • Recommend positive changes to existing accounting & finance procedures. • Leads the year-end inventory count and reconciliation. • Point person for external audit by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentation. REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduate and must be a CA / CPA (Certified Public Accountant) • Minimum 5 years’ experience in general accounting in supervisory position. • Past working experience must be in a product trading and products distribution business. • In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite and accounting process. • Knowledge of VAT guidelines in UAE and extensive corporate and personal tax experience. • Expertise in finalization of financial statements. • Professional level verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and internal departments. • Must be able to meet deadlines with timely deliverables. Show more Show less

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, CA / CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Minimum 5 years’ experience in general accounting in a supervisory position. Experience in a product trading and product distribution business. In-depth understanding of the MS Office suite and accounting processes. Knowledge of VAT guidelines in UAE and extensive corporate and personal tax experience. Expertise in finalization of financial statements. Professional level verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to meet deadlines with timely deliverables.

Oversee the accounting team and ensure proper accounting policies and internal controls. Lead the ERP migration. Manage online banking activities and all banking transactions (deposits, transfers, cheque issuances). Review all accounting transactions and payments before approval to the Managing Partner. Review team reports on AR, AP and Sales; advise on issues and suggest actions. Prepare financial reporting for banks, suppliers, and government entities. Process and manage employees’ visa cancellations. Compute payroll and employee benefits. Review VAT Returns and refunds for accuracy before submission to the FTA and resolve VAT issues. Perform month-end activities including reconciliations and closing entries up to finalization of Financial Statements. Coordinate with the finance team to complete assigned tasks within deadlines. Conduct financial analysis and reporting to management. Recommend improvements to accounting & finance procedures. Lead year-end inventory count and reconciliation. Act as point of contact for external audits and provide required information and documentation.