Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Closures: Manage general ledger operations, month-end and year-end book closures, and prepare accurate financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow).
• Project & Trade Accounting: Track project-wise expenditures, Work in Progress (WIP), subcontractor valuations, milestone billings, and inventory/trading margins.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and file quarterly UAE VAT returns, ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax regulations, and coordinate annual external audits.
• Payables, Receivables & Banking: Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), bank reconciliations, Letters of Credit (LCs), and Trust Receipts.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Monitor project budgets against actual costs, highlight variances, and provide actionable financial insights to senior management.
• System & Process Management: Maintain clean, up-to-date financial records within the ERP system and guide junior accounting staff to ensure daily operational accuracy.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5–7 years of proven accounting experience in the UAE, specifically within the Construction, Contracting, or General Trading sectors.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Software & Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Focus ERP, CRM systems, or comparable accounting platforms (e.g., SAP, Tally Prime, Odoo, or Zoho Books)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and fast, accurate data entry skills.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and UAE VAT/Corporate Tax frameworks.

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• High ethical standards, strict confidentiality, and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person