A leading diversified group in Dubai is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing team. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional with strong UAE accounting experience and the ability to independently manage end-to-end accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
- Oversee bookkeeping, journal entries, sales, purchases, expenses, receipts and payments.
- Perform and review bank, cash, customer and supplier reconciliations.
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding balances.
- Review accounting records and supporting documents to ensure accuracy, proper classification and compliance.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and management accounts.
- Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with UAE VAT and other applicable financial regulations.
- Coordinate with internal teams and follow up on missing documents and information required for accounting and reporting.
- Assist with budgeting, cash flow monitoring and financial analysis where required.
- Support external auditors and provide the required schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Identify accounting discrepancies and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Ensure accounting procedures and internal controls are properly followed.
- Provide financial information and analysis to management when required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, with strong UAE experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, accounting principles and applicable financial regulations.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting software such as Zoho, SAP, QuickBooks or similar.
- Experience in preparing financial statements and management reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to independently manage multiple accounting functions and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
What We Offer
- Professional and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity for career growth within a diversified group.
- Exposure to multiple business activities and accounting functions.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday (Remote): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
