Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: JAFZA, Dubai, UAE

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Senior Accountant who can independently manage day-to-day accounting operations, complete monthly financial closings, prepare management reports, and report directly to the VP Finance. The candidate should have strong ERP experience and require minimal supervision.

Experience Required

• 6–8 years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP, or Oracle.
• Experience in trading or distribution companies is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA Inter, etc.) will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounting transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial schedules, and analyses for the VP Finance.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, customer receivables, supplier payables, inventory, and intercompany balances.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management accounts.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the ERP system.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation.
• Assist with VAT accounting, reconciliations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle ERP systems.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, reporting).
• Ability to prepare accurate management reports with minimal supervision.