Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant Location: JAFZA, Dubai, UAE About the role: We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Senior Accountant who can independently manage day-to-day accounting operations, complete monthly financial closings, prepare management reports, and report directly to the VP Finance. The candidate should have strong ERP experience and require minimal supervision. Experience Required • 6–8 years of accounting experience. • Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP, or Oracle. • Experience in trading or distribution companies is preferred. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA Inter, etc.) will be an advantage. Key Responsibilities • Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities. • Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations. • Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounting transactions are accurately recorded. • Prepare monthly management reports, financial schedules, and analyses for the VP Finance. • Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, customer receivables, supplier payables, inventory, and intercompany balances. • Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management accounts. • Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the ERP system. • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation. • Assist with VAT accounting, reconciliations, and statutory reporting requirements. • Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Support ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements. Technical Skills • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle ERP systems. • Sound knowledge of accounting principles and month-end closing processes. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, reporting). • Ability to prepare accurate management reports with minimal supervision. Show more Show less

6–8 years of accounting experience; Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP, or Oracle; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA Inter, etc.) will be an advantage.

Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities; Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations; Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounting transactions are accurately recorded; Prepare monthly management reports, financial schedules, and analyses for the VP Finance; Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, customer receivables, supplier payables, inventory, and intercompany balances; Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management accounts; Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the ERP system; Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation; Assist with VAT accounting, reconciliations, and statutory reporting requirements; Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting; Support ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements.