Senior Accountant

Role Overview

​We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations, manage financial reporting, and ensure strict compliance with local tax and regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, hands-on ERP experience, and the ability to streamline month-end close processes while maintaining robust internal financial controls.

​ Key Responsibilities

• ​ Financial Reporting & General Ledger:
• ​Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset schedules.
• ​Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting in compliance with IFRS .
• ​Prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) along with management variance analysis.
• ​ Tax & Regulatory Compliance:
• ​Prepare, review, and file periodic VAT returns and oversee Corporate Tax compliance in accordance with local regulatory authorities (e.g., UAE Federal Tax Authority).
• ​Ensure proper documentation for tax audits, Tax Credit Notes, and statutory reserve calculations.
• ​ Reconciliations & Cash Management:
• ​Perform and review complex bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• ​Monitor daily cash flow, working capital requirements, and petty cash verifications.
• ​ Audit & Internal Controls:
• ​Act as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors, preparing audit schedules and resolving queries efficiently.
• ​Implement, monitor, and strengthen internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and prevent discrepancies.
• ​ Payroll & Payables/Receivables Oversight:
• ​Review monthly payroll calculations, end-of-service benefit (gratuity) provisions, and Wage Protection System (WPS) compliance.
• ​Supervise Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring accurate vendor reconciliations and timely collections.
• ​ Process Improvement & ERP Management:
• ​Maintain data integrity within the accounting/ERP system (e.g., TallyPrime, Odoo, SAP, or Zoho) and assist in automating financial workflows.
• ​Mentor and review the work of junior accountants and accounting clerks.

​ Qualifications & Experience

• ​ Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA Intermediate/Finalist) is strongly preferred.
• ​ Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• ​ Technical Skills:
• ​Strong command of IFRS and local tax regulations (VAT & Corporate Tax).
• ​Hands-on experience with accounting software and ERP platforms (e.g., TallyPrime, Odoo, Oracle, or SAP).
• ​Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• ​ Core Competencies: High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, deadline-driven mindset, and clear communication skills.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person