Senior Accountant
Location: Dubai
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to lead and oversee all accounting operations, tax compliance, reporting, and closing processes. This role requires a strong command of accounting practices, financial reporting, taxation, ERP systems, and team management. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, financial accuracy, and timely reporting while supporting management with valuable financial insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations in full compliance with applicable legislation and internal procedures.
- Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all income, expenses, and accounting transactions.
- Lead month-end and period-end closing processes, including the preparation of financial reports and statements.
- Review accounting records, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Manage the preparation and submission of tax declarations, including VAT and Corporate Tax, in compliance with legal requirements.
- Monitor tax and regulatory developments and ensure proper adaptation of internal processes.
- Ensure the timely execution of payroll, EOS, and other statutory payments.
- Prepare financial statements and management reports, providing analysis and insights to senior leadership.
- Support external audits by coordinating documentation and liaising with auditors.
- Ensure the effective use of ERP and accounting systems, including e-invoicing and digital reporting processes.
- Monitor cash flow, daily bank reporting, supplier payments, and asset-related accounting processes, including depreciation and valuation.
- Follow up on ICV certification processes and ensure compliance with company policies, HSE standards, and ethical principles.
- Lead, supervise, and develop the accounting team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance
- Strong knowledge of tax regulations, financial reporting, period-end closing, and audit processes
- Proficiency in MS Office and Windows applications
- Hands-on experience with accounting and payroll systems
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and leadership skills
- Fluency in English
