Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Dubai, UAE (Only Candidates Based in UAE will be considered)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Dubai. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, and proven experience in financial reporting, compliance, and controls across the UAE and KSA. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, and supporting audits, budgeting, and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS.


• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in the general ledger.


• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, and adjustments.


• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate capitalization and depreciation calculations.


• Ensure strict compliance with IFRS/GAAP, internal accounting policies, and reporting standards.


• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for management reporting.

Reconciliations & Internal Controls

• Perform and review bank, vendor, customer, and intercompany reconciliations on a regular basis.


• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely settlements and follow-ups.


• Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks, approval matrices, and segregation of duties.


• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies or variances promptly.


• Support continuous strengthening of financial controls and compliance processes.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and periodic reforecasts.


• Analyze budget vs. actual variances and provide clear explanations to management.


• Support management with financial insights and ad-hoc analysis as required.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare, review, and ensure timely filing of VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and Corporate Tax (CT) returns in both UAE and KSA.


• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and maintain proper documentation.


• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.


• Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation readiness and smooth audit execution.


• Stay updated on regulatory, tax, and accounting changes affecting the business.

Team Support & Process Improvement

• Supervise, guide, and review the work of junior accountants.


• Support finance process improvements, standardization, and documentation.


• Assist with ERP/accounting system implementations or upgrades, if required.


• Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• 10+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the UAE with regional (KSA) exposure.


• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.


• Solid understanding of VAT, WHT, and Corporate Tax regulations in UAE and KSA.


• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics (F&O) ERP system is a strong advantage.


• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.


• Experience working in fast-paced, multi-entity environments is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities


• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills


• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team