Accountant

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• **Financial Accounting**
• Handles daily financial transactions, maintains the general ledger in accordance with IFRS, and prepares journal entries, accruals, and adjustments with proper documentation.
• Conducts bank and payment reconciliations, resolves discrepancies, and processes vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and petty cash.
• Supports month‑end and year‑end closing to ensure accurate and complete financial data.
• **Financial Reporting**
• Prepares periodic financial reports, including cost‑center expense summaries and reconciliation schedules.
• Assists in preparing financial statements and other financial reports.
• Monitors departmental and site‑level budgets and reports variances to management.
• **Documentation and Audit Support**
• Maintains accurate and organized financial records and supporting schedules.
• Prepares audit schedules and provides documentation to internal and external auditors.
• Supports the implementation of audit recommendations and enhancements to internal controls.
• **Tax Regulatory Compliance**
• Manages tax computations, reconciliations, and filings in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority requirements.
• Reviews tax‑related submissions from other cost centers in coordination with site auditors.
• Maintains complete documentation for tax and VAT audits and statutory submissions, ensuring full compliance with applicable financial regulations and internal control standards.
• **Risk Management & Internal Controls**
• Identifies financial and operational risks within accounting processes and documentation.
• Ensures adherence to internal controls to reduce errors, fraud, and misstatements.
• Monitors compliance with policies, approval workflows, and segregation‑of‑duties requirements.
• Escalates risks when necessary and supports corrective actions and process improvements.
• **Cross‑Functional Coordination**
• Coordinates with departments and site locations to ensure accurate financial data flow and support purchasing‑related activities.
• Liaises with vendors, banks, and service providers on finance matters, and provides timely, accurate responses to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA, CMA is an advantage.
• **3-5 years of relevant accounting experience within the UAE.**
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT regulations, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with multinational companies is a plus.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Power BI; experience with accounting software systems is preferred.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational capability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.