Job Title: Senior Accountant Manpower Outsourcing (UAE)
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Finance Manager
Location: UAE
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end accounting and ensure monthly closing of books within defined timelines.
- Ensure accurate accounting of revenue, payroll costs, accruals, provisions, and expenses.
- Maintain proper accounting records in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
- Oversee client invoicing based on manpower contracts, attendance records, and agreed billing terms.
- Ensure accurate billing of salaries, overtime, allowances, service charges, and statutory costs.
- Maintain strict control over accounts receivable, including aging analysis and regular follow-ups.
- Coordinate with operations and clients to resolve billing issues and disputes.
- Support collections and ensure timely recovery of outstanding receivables.
- Coordinate with HR and payroll teams to ensure correct accounting of payroll, benefits, and manpower-related costs.
- Reconcile payroll data with client billing and general ledger.
- Monitor manpower margins and cost allocations by project or client.
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, including VAT returns, reconciliations, and documentation.
- Assist in statutory, internal, and external audits.
- Maintain proper documentation for VAT, contracts, and financial records.
- Work closely with the Finance Manager to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
- Liaise with operations, HR, and sales teams for financial data and issue resolution.
- Identify and implement process improvements for invoicing, receivables, and reporting efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (CA / ACCA / CPA/Mcom/ CMA preferred).
- 58 years of accounting experience, with mandatory experience in the UAE manpower outsourcing or staffing industry.
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, payroll accounting, and revenue recognition.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Strong control over invoicing and receivables management.
- Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet tight monthly closing deadlines.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
