Senior Accountant
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Role Summary The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing and supervising the day-to-day accounting operations while also performing hands-on accounting tasks.
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Role Summary
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing and supervising the day-to-day accounting operations while also performing hands-on accounting tasks.
The role requires maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with UAE accounting, VAT, and labor regulations, preparing financial reports, and supporting management in decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and review all accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, and Bank Reconciliations.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing with accurate journal entries.
- Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with IFRS.
- Manage VAT returns, ensure compliance with FTA guidelines, and support external audits.
- Monitor cash flow, coordinate with banks, and prepare treasury reports.
- Implement internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements.
- Post journal entries, maintain ledgers, and perform reconciliations as needed.
- Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, collections follow-up, customer reconciliation.
- Handle accounts payable: supplier invoices, vendor reconciliations, payment processing.
- Maintain payroll records, process WPS payments, gratuity, and leave encashments.
- Update and reconcile inventory records (raw material, WIP, finished goods) in ERP.
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and banks.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s OR Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing domain.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Payroll, and ERP accounting systems.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
Key Competencies
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
- Hands-on and proactive approach.
- Strong communication & coordination skills.
- Ability to multitask between operational accounting and higher-level reporting.
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