Financial Accountant (Contract)

Overview

Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Location-Dubai

General Ledger Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage and maintain the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare detailed balance sheet schedules and perform monthly account reconciliations with proper supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Perform SL/GL reconciliations and maintain Fixed Asset Register.
• Maintain lease schedules and calculate right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
• Record lease-related journal entries and ensure proper financial statement disclosures.
• Oversee the expense management tool and ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of employee expenses.
• Perform regular reconciliation of expense accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Payroll Accounting

• Manage payroll accounting, ensuring accurate posting of payroll journals.
• Calculate and record employee provisions and accruals (bonus, leave, EOS, pension, etc.).
• Manage End-of-Service / Pension accruals and ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and prepare detailed schedules of all payroll-related accounts.
• Support with payroll budgets and forecast.

Compliance & Audit

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Act as a key point of contact for auditors and respond to audit queries in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accounting records in line with company policies and audit requirements.
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax regulations (VAT/Corporate Tax where applicable), and statutory reporting obligations.
• Assist in reviewing accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Monitor adherence to delegated authority matrix and company financial policies.

ERP & Systems

• Work effectively within ERP systems, ensuring proper use of financial dimensions and cost allocations.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a strong advantage.
• Support system enhancements, process automation initiatives, and reporting improvements.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the ERP system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional certification ACCA, CA required.
• 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting framework.
• Proficient with MS Excel and understanding of system integration.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)