Senior Accountant

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations and statutory compliance across multiple Group entities and business units.

The role will ensure strong accounting controls, accurate intercompany balances, timely UAE VAT and Corporate Tax support, and reliable financial information for management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and General Ledger activities across assigned Group entities.

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions and depreciation.

• Complete monthly and year-end closing accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.

• Maintain balance-sheet reconciliations including:

• Banks

• Suppliers

• Customers

• Employee advances

• Deposits

• Fixed assets

• Accruals and prepayments

• Maintain and reconcile intercompany and related-party transactions.

• Support Group consolidation and cross-entity reporting.

• Manage AP and AR accounting, ageing reports and payment schedules.

• Review PO / invoice / payment documentation for accounting accuracy and compliance.

• Support UAE VAT and Corporate Tax preparation, reconciliation and filing requirements.

• Maintain complete audit schedules and supporting documentation.

• Support Finance Manager with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

• Identify accounting discrepancies and resolve root causes promptly.

• Maintain proper accounting records, filing and internal controls.

• Coordinate with Procurement, HR, Operations and other departments on financial matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Minimum 5 years accounting experience, including senior-level responsibilities.

• UAE accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with multi-entity / Group accounting preferred.

• Strong knowledge of:

• UAE VAT

• Corporate Tax

• Financial reporting

• Month-end closing

• Reconciliations

• Strong Excel skills.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

• ACCA / CPA / CMA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail and financial control mindset.

• Able to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Key KPIs

• Month-end closing completed within agreed timeline.

• 100% monthly balance-sheet reconciliations completed.

• 100% intercompany balances reconciled monthly.

• No material avoidable accounting errors.

• VAT / Corporate Tax requirements completed on time.

• Zero avoidable tax or compliance penalties.

• Audit schedules and supporting documents maintained accurately.

• AP / AR ageing reports updated and escalated on time.

Ideal Profile

A hands-on Senior Accountant, not someone who only reviews work prepared by others.

The person should be comfortable going into transaction-level detail when necessary while still being capable of producing accurate management-level financial reporting.

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person