Sr accountant and HR Executive

A. Financial Accounting & Reporting • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports. • Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts. • Maintain financial records, supporting schedules, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reconciliations. • Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules. • Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, where applicable. • Coordinate annual external audits and preparation of audited financial statements. • Ensure compliance with IFRS, applicable accounting standards, and internal financial policies. B. Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Analysis • Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. • Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual reports, identifying and explaining significant variances. • Monitor operating expenses and recommend cost optimisation measures. • Analyse operational costs, including manpower, overtime, transportation, equipment maintenance, utilities, and processing expenses. • Support facility-level cost allocation, profitability analysis, and management reporting. • Prepare financial dashboards and analytical reports to support management decision-making. • Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and targets. C. Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management • Review and verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation. • Prepare payment schedules and ensure payments are processed within approved terms. • Monitor customer invoicing, collections, and outstanding receivables. • Follow up on overdue payments and support credit control activities. • Maintain accurate customer and supplier reconciliations. • Monitor daily cash positions and assist with short-term cash flow planning. • Ensure compliance with financial approval procedures and internal controls. D. UAE Taxation & Financial Compliance • Prepare VAT calculations, reconciliations, and returns in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority requirements. • Support Corporate Tax computations, return preparation, and statutory compliance. • Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation. • Monitor changes in UAE taxation and financial reporting regulations. • Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and relevant authorities. • Ensure statutory filings and financial reporting obligations are completed within prescribed deadlines. E. Payroll Management & Employee Benefits • Manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments. • Verify employee attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions, leave, and other payroll adjustments. • Ensure compliance with applicable UAE Labour Law and Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements. • Calculate end-of-service benefits, leave encashment, gratuity, and final settlements. • Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation information. • Reconcile payroll expenses with financial accounts. • Coordinate with department heads and operational supervisors to verify manpower attendance and overtime. • Review payroll discrepancies and implement corrective measures. • Maintain strict confidentiality of employee remuneration and personal information. F. Recruitment, Onboarding & Workforce Planning • Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and recruitment documentation. • Liaise with department heads to identify staffing requirements and manpower needs. • Prepare employment offers, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation. • Coordinate employee joining formalities, induction programmes, and probation reviews. • Maintain recruitment records and monitor hiring progress against approved manpower plans. • Support workforce planning and manpower cost optimisation. • Coordinate with recruitment agencies and external service providers when required. G. HR Operations & Employee Administration • Manage employee records, employment contracts, personnel files, and HR databases. • Monitor probation periods, contract renewals, employee confirmations, and employment documentation. • Maintain attendance, leave, absenteeism, and overtime records. • Coordinate employee visa processing, work permits, Emirates ID, medical insurance, and related documentation through authorised service providers. • Monitor document expiry dates and ensure timely renewals. • Prepare employment letters, salary certificates, and HR correspondence. • Manage employee exit procedures, clearance documentation, and final settlement coordination. • Ensure HR records are accurate, confidential, and compliant with applicable regulations. I. Internal Controls, Systems & Process Improvement • Maintain effective financial and HR administrative controls. • Ensure proper segregation of duties, approval processes, and supporting documentation. • Support implementation and improvement of accounting, payroll, and HR information systems. • Identify opportunities to automate routine financial and HR processes. • Develop standardised reporting templates, reconciliation schedules, and administrative procedures. • Monitor audit findings and coordinate implementation of corrective actions. • Support continuous improvement in financial reporting, payroll accuracy, and HR efficiency. Qualifications & Experience Mandatory Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and UAE taxation. • Working knowledge of UAE Labour Law, payroll, WPS, and HR practices. Preferred Qualifications • ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification. • Certification or formal training in Human Resources Management. • Knowledge of IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements. Professional Experience • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including senior accounting responsibilities. • At least 2–3 years of practical HR operations and payroll experience in the UAE. • Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and HR compliance. • Experience in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, recycling, or multi-site operations is preferred. • Demonstrated experience with budgeting, taxation, financial reporting, and external audits. • Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and HR management systems. Technical Skills & Competencies • Strong financial accounting, analytical, and reporting capabilities. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and financial analysis. • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems. • Knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, WPS, and employment regulations. • Experience in payroll administration, recruitment, and employee relations. • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. • Strong professional ethics, confidentiality, and accountability.