Senior Accountant

About This Role

Senior Accountant

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to lead and oversee all accounting operations, tax compliance, reporting, and closing processes. This role requires a strong command of accounting practices, financial reporting, taxation, ERP systems, and team management. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, financial accuracy, and timely reporting while supporting management with valuable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations in full compliance with applicable legislation and internal procedures.
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all income, expenses, and accounting transactions.
• Lead month-end and period-end closing processes, including the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Review accounting records, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Manage the preparation and submission of tax declarations, including VAT and Corporate Tax, in compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor tax and regulatory developments and ensure proper adaptation of internal processes.
• Ensure the timely execution of payroll, EOS, and other statutory payments.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports, providing analysis and insights to senior leadership.
• Support external audits by coordinating documentation and liaising with auditors.
• Ensure the effective use of ERP and accounting systems, including e-invoicing and digital reporting processes.
• Monitor cash flow, daily bank reporting, supplier payments, and asset-related accounting processes, including depreciation and valuation.
• Follow up on ICV certification processes and ensure compliance with company policies, HSE standards, and ethical principles.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations, financial reporting, period-end closing, and audit processes
• Proficiency in MS Office and Windows applications
• Hands-on experience with accounting and payroll systems
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and leadership skills
• Fluency in English