Accountant

A Dubai-based client is looking to hire an Accountant to join its finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and review bank, supplier, client, intercompany and control-account reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, client receipts and supplier payments
• Manage billing across retainers, projects and ad hoc scopes, coordinating with Client Services on billing instructions and purchase-order requirements
• Maintain aged receivables and collections trackers, following up on outstanding invoices and resolving billing queries
• Support budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and management reporting
• Coordinate audit schedules, supporting documentation and auditor queries
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, statutory requirements and tax obligations
• Identify and implement improvements across finance processes, reporting and systems

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 2 years in a senior accounting capacity
• Strong experience in financial reporting, closing, GL management, reconciliations, AP, AR, billing, collections and audit coordination
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field
• ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification is preferred
• Strong financial reporting and accounting-software skills
• Excellent English communication skills and strong attention to detail

If you meet the above requirements, please apply with your updated CV.