Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & General Ledger • Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Review and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards and company policies. • Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and supported by adequate documentation. • Monitor and maintain the chart of accounts. • Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. • Review trial balances and resolve accounting issues before financial close. Financial Closing • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process. • Ensure all accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjustments are accurately recorded. • Prepare closing schedules and supporting working papers. • Coordinate with all departments to ensure timely submission of financial information. • Ensure financial statements are completed within established deadlines. Financial Reporting • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. • Assist in preparing statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS. • Prepare management reports and financial performance analysis. • Analyse financial results and provide explanations for significant variances. • Support management with financial insights for decision-making. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight • Review supplier payments and ensure compliance with approved payment procedures. • Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances. • Review customer and supplier reconciliations. • Ensure timely processing of invoices and collections. Fixed Assets • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register. • Review capitalization and disposal of assets. • Calculate depreciation in accordance with company policies. • Coordinate periodic physical verification of assets. Bank & Cash Management • Review bank reconciliations. • Monitor cash balances and banking transactions. • Investigate and resolve unreconciled banking items. • Support treasury activities when required. Budgeting & Forecasting • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets. • Support periodic financial forecasts. • Monitor budget utilization and analyse variances. • Provide recommendations to improve financial performance. Internal Controls & Compliance • Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures. • Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls. • Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE tax regulations, VAT requirements, and applicable government regulations. • Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures. • Participate in developing and improving accounting policies and procedures. Audit Coordination • Coordinate with internal and external auditors. • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. • Respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner. • Ensure implementation of audit recommendations. Tax & Regulatory Compliance • Support VAT calculations and return preparation. • Ensure compliance with UAE tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements. • Maintain proper financial documentation for regulatory inspections. Financial Analysis • Analyse financial performance and operational results. • Prepare variance analysis. • Support feasibility studies and financial evaluations. • Develop financial models when required. ERP & Systems • Maintain accuracy of accounting data within the ERP system. • Support implementation of system enhancements. • Assist in automation initiatives and process improvements. • Ensure proper utilization of financial systems. Team Support & Supervision • Provide technical guidance to junior accountants. • Review accounting work prepared by finance team members. • Support training and development of finance staff. • Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Coordination • Coordinate with procurement, HR, operations, legal, and other departments on financial matters. • Communicate effectively with banks, auditors, government entities, and external stakeholders when required. Continuous Improvement • Recommend improvements to accounting processes. • Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency. • Participate in finance transformation initiatives. • Support implementation of best practices in financial management. Other Duties • Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by management. • Participate in special projects, system implementations, and strategic initiatives. • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or ACA is preferred. • Minimum 5–8 years of accounting experience, preferably within a government, semi-government, or large corporate environment. • Experience in IFRS reporting. • Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).