Senior Accountant

March 30, 2024 Senior Accountant – UAE Roles & Responsibilities • Financial Transactions: Record and process financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data. • Invoicing and Billing: Prepare and verify invoices for services provided to clients. Monitor and follow up on outstanding payments. Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing discrepancies. • Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Generate and analyse financial reports to support decision-making. • Cost Accounting: Track and analyse costs associated with freight forwarding activities. Assist in the development of cost control measures. • Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts regularly. Investigate and resolve discrepancies. • Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations. Stay informed about changes in accounting rules and regulations applicable to the freight forwarding industry. • Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized financial records. Prepare and organize documentation for audits. • Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as operations and sales, to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related issues. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement in accounting procedures. Implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Min 2 years relevant experience in accounting, preferably within the freight forwarding or logistics industry. • Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations. • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Are you driven to be different? Apply now Upload CV* Δ Related Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably within the freight forwarding or logistics industry. Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Record and process financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries. Prepare and verify invoices for services provided to clients; monitor and follow up on outstanding payments; collaborate with other departments to resolve billing discrepancies. Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets; generate and analyze financial reports to support decision-making. Track and analyze costs associated with freight forwarding activities; assist in the development of cost control measures. Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations; stay informed about changes in accounting rules applicable to the freight forwarding industry. Maintain accurate and organized financial records; prepare and organize documentation for audits. Work closely with operations and sales to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related issues; communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Identify opportunities for process improvement in accounting procedures; implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.