Senior Technical Accountant (UAE National)

Mark Williams are currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Accounting Specialist for a leading entity based in Abu Dubai. You will be working in a small team and report into the Finance Director Key Responsibilities • Provide support on a range of technical accounting engagements, including acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, business combinations and other complex corporate transactions • Support the preparation and review of financial statements and associated disclosures, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant regulatory standards • Undertake accounting research and evaluate complex technical matters to help develop clear recommendations for senior finance stakeholders • Develop detailed accounting papers, technical assessments and supporting documentation for review and approval by senior members of the team • Help the business with new IFRS requirements and contribute to updates and enhancements to accounting policies and procedures • Identify opportunities to strengthen finance processes, controls and reporting practices across the organisation and its subsidiaries • Work closely with internal finance stakeholders and external auditors to address technical accounting matters, clarify treatments and resolve reporting queries • Building financial models and undertaking scenario, sensitivity and impact analysis to assess the financial implications of proposed transactions and business decisions • Monitor changes to IFRS, regulatory requirements and emerging accounting practices • Maintain a strong understanding of technical accounting developments Key Requirements • Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA • Worked in a similar role previously • Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills • Understand M&A accounting, financial reporting, consolidation and detailed transactions • Worked in a top 10 practice Show more Show less

Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA; Worked in a similar role previously; Understand M&A accounting, financial reporting, consolidation and detailed transactions; Worked in a top 10 practice

Provide support on a range of technical accounting engagements, including acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, business combinations and other complex corporate transactions; Support the preparation and review of financial statements and associated disclosures, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant regulatory standards; Undertake accounting research and evaluate complex technical matters to help develop clear recommendations for senior finance stakeholders; Develop detailed accounting papers, technical assessments and supporting documentation for review and approval by senior members of the team; Help the business with new IFRS requirements and contribute to updates and enhancements to accounting policies and procedures; Identify opportunities to strengthen finance processes, controls and reporting practices across the organisation and its subsidiaries; Work closely with internal finance stakeholders and external auditors to address technical accounting matters, clarify treatments and resolve reporting queries; Building financial models and undertaking scenario, sensitivity and impact analysis to assess the financial implications of proposed transactions and business decisions; Monitor changes to IFRS, regulatory requirements and emerging accounting practices; Maintain a strong understanding of technical accounting developments