Senior Accountant

About the Role

Arabic

Microsoft Dynamics

External Audit & Controls

• Build and maintain audit schedules and workpapers, self-documenting, auditor-ready, no surprises
• Own the external audit fieldwork: respond to data requests, compile supporting documentation, manage follow-up timelines
• Identify and escalate control gaps before the auditors find them, flag weak processes, missing reconciliations, or documentation gaps
• Prepare the Head of finance for audit kick-off.

Monthly Close & GL Management

• Own the month-end close: GL reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, intercompany), journal entries, GL integrity, everything ties out
• Manage intercompany transactions and allocations: track who owes what, reconcile monthly, document the flow
• Review and approve journal entries from team members, catch account coding issues, missing documentation, unusual items
• Troubleshoot blocking issues during close
• Build and maintain a close calendar ‘who does what by when’ and drive the team to meet it

Cost Analysis & Variance Investigation

• Conduct monthly variance analysis by location and brand: P&L to detail
• Validate vendor invoices and statements: catch overcharges, duplicate billings, pricing errors before they hit the books
• Reconcile inventory counts to GL and investigate discrepancies, shrinkage, waste, count errors
• Work with operations and supply chain to diagnose variance
• Feed the Head of Finance with clear monthly insights

Payroll Review & Compliance

• Review monthly payroll for accuracy and compliance with UAE labor regulations
• Reconcile payroll entries against HR records and ensure proper cost allocation by location and department
• Monitor payroll deductions, benefits, and statutory contributions, flag anomalies
• Collaborate with HR and operations to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing

Cash & Bank Operations

• Monitor daily bank positions and prepare monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts
• Ensure petty cash compliance and review all replenishment requests
• Maintain cheque book register and validate all bank transfers
• Coordinate with banks on issues, payment failures, statement discrepancies

Accounts Payable & Supply Chain

• Reconcile key vendor accounts monthly, flag aging items, disputed invoices, missing documentation
• Ensure payments are made on time per vendor agreements; communicate delays to supply chain
• Review physical stock reconciliations and report inconsistencies to Head of Finance
• Work with supply chain to resolve cost variances and ensure accurate cost capture
• Maintain fixed assets register, ensure accuracy and agreement with GL

Financial Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, IFRS compliant, clear, on time
• Prepare VAT reports in accordance with UAE regulations
• Document accounting policies and close procedures so they're repeatable and don't depend on one person
• Support the finance team and respond to ad hoc requests from Head of Finance and business units
• ***Who You Are***

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 4+ years of accounting experience in a multi-location or complex operational environment
• Hands-on experience preparing audit schedules and managing external audit fieldwork
• Strong experience with

Microsoft Dynamics 365

• , comfortable running reports, troubleshooting GL issues, posting entries
• Preferably

Arabic

• speaker and Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Solid understanding of IFRS and UAE/GCC accounting standards
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently
• Clear communicators

Preferred

• Preferred professional certification: CPA, ACCA, CMA, or similar
• F&B, hospitality, or retail industry experience
• Experience with multi-entity or franchise accounting