Senior Accountant - Team Lead

Overview

About Us

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring accuracy of AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations across multiple client accounts.
• Review and validate accounting entries, reconciliations, and trial balances prepared by junior staff, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings, including accruals, adjustments, and financial reporting packs.
• Prepare, review, and present management reports, including cash flow, expense analysis, and budget vs. actual performance.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure timely VAT, Corporate Tax and other regulatory filings, with proactive advisory to clients on compliance requirements.
• Monitor developments in UAE tax and company law, translating regulatory changes into actionable steps for clients.
• Support audit preparations and act as the primary liaison with auditors, ensuring all required documentation is available and accurate.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing guidance on financial matters, compliance, and process improvements.
• Present draft accounts, audit reports, and tax filings to clients with clarity and professionalism.
• Advise clients on financial planning, cost control, and system efficiencies, aligning with their growth objectives.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Champion automation and efficiency by leveraging accounting systems (Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero) and advanced Excel skills.
• Identify gaps in current workflows and implement improvements to reduce errors and enhance productivity.
• Support the adoption of digital-first practices in line with Al Burhan’s forward-looking philosophy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Guide and review the work of junior accountants, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous professional development.
• Share knowledge on UAE tax, IFRS, and financial best practices within the team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, detail orientation, and client-first service.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. A professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) is preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in the UAE.
• Strong exposure to trading, contracting, or service-based industries.
• Prior client-facing or supervisory experience is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software (Zoho, QuickBooks or Xero experience compulsory).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/IAS, VAT, and UAE Corporate Tax compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).

Core Competencies

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage deadlines.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable to regulatory and client needs.
• If you meet the requirements, please fill the below form.
• *https://forms.gle/K4mjvTsPxkKJb77r8*