Accountant - GL (Dubai)

Aspen Holdings; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Holdings in Dubai is seeking a General Accountant to ensure accurate IFRS-compliant financial reporting and robust MIS processes. You will post transactions in SAP, perform month-end close, and support intercompany reconciliations and audits.

The role requires 3–5 years of financial accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyse variances and provide actionable insights to management. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualification is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Experience with SAP and Cognos/BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Post accounting transactions in SAP in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses.
• Perform month-end close including accruals and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support audits and maintain MIS reports and SOPs.
• Provide insights to support business decisions.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Power BI

TM1

Job description

ROLE OBJECTIVES

The General Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and company policies This role involves posting accounting transactions in the ERP system reconciling payroll and intercompany balances and preparing monthly financial statements and variance analyses The General Accountant also plays a key role in supporting both internal and external audits and is responsible for maintaining robust MIS reporting processes updating SOPs and driving process improvements through automation and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting amp Month-End Close

• Post accounting transactions in SAP accurately and in compliance with IFRS
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• OPEX Income Statement
• ad hoc reports with variance analysis
• Support month-end close including draft review with finance teams accruals and finalization within timelines
• Perform month-end close procedures including timely and accurate internal management and Cognos submissions
• Budget Forecasts 5-Year Plans Report financial figures for month year to Group Finance
• Prepare FX reasonability analysis and reporting for Group Treasury ensuring timely explanation of foreign exchange fluctuations and their financial impact
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making
• Support preparation of statutory and local GAAP financial statements

Reconciliations amp Compliance

• Perform payroll reconciliations in coordination with payroll providers and Local HR teams
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and balance confirmations with other affiliates
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and validate with relevant departments
• Ensure compliance with company policies and approval frameworks
• Update SOPs Accounting Guidelines to align with defined Ways of Working WOW

Budgeting Forecasting amp OPEX Support

• Provide support to the Commercial Finance team in analyzing OPEX against budgets and forecasts
• Assist commercial management during month-end to finalize OPEX numbers
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Analyze and comment on working capital variances vs budget prior year

Audit amp Ad Hoc Support

• Support internal and external audits by preparing data and documentation as required
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification e g ACCA CIMA CPA is a plus

Experience

• 3 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting
• Experience with month-end close processes financial reporting and variance analysis
• Exposure to intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a multi-entity or global environment
• Involvement in budgeting forecasting and audit support internal or external
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems e g SAP and financial reporting tools e g Cognos Power BI TM1

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills including working with large datasets and complex formula
• Solid understanding of OPEX working capital and financial KPIs
• Ability to perform variance analysis and reconcile balances

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Dubai