Senior Accountant

Overview

— Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and classified.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Review and post journal entries prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and proper supporting documentation.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and physical verification.
• Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and variance analysis (actual vs. budget).
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, and rolling projections.

— Compliance & Audit

• Manage UAE VAT compliance: review transactions, prepare and file quarterly VAT returns, and handle FTA queries.
• Support UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including computations, filings, and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS, company accounting policies, and internal control procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and annual audits; prepare schedules, lead schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions to ensure audit and regulatory readiness.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities as required.

— Operations & Controls

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and collections from customers.
• Review supplier invoices, LPOs, and payment runs for accuracy and authorisation.
• Monitor cash flow, manage banking transactions, and prepare funding requirements for projects and operations.
• Review and process payroll entries, employee reimbursements, and end-of-service settlements in coordination with HR.
• Implement and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent errors or fraud.
• Identify process improvements and recommend automation or system enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior accountants, reviewing their work and supporting their development.

& Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• UAE experience is essential; construction, MEP, or real estate industry background is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Hands-on experience with ERP / accounting software (e.g. Tally, Zoho Books, Sage, Oracle, SAP) and advanced MS Excel skills.

& Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with auditors, banks, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring capability to develop junior team members.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
• Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month