Accounting Specialist (Emirati National)

Manpower Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 216,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Middle East is staffing a leading banking institution in the United Arab Emirates for an Accounting Specialist role. You will report to the Finance and Regulatory Reporting function and support accounting operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance activities.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, regulatory reporting experience, and analytical skills, with 3–5 years in banking or financial services.

Qualifications

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with internal controls and regulatory rules.
• Process and validate debit and credit entries; support month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare and update regulatory reports, including BRFs for the Central Bank.
• Support Basel-related reporting and other regulatory frameworks.
• Analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and propose process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Handle debit/credit entries and assist month-end close.
• Prepare BRFs and central bank regulatory submissions.
• Assist Basel reporting and regulatory frameworks adherence.
• Analyze data, reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, implement improvements.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Regulatory reporting experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading banking institution in the region, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join their team. As an Accounting Specialist, you will report to the Finance and Regulatory Reporting function and support the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, regulatory reporting experience, and analytical skills, which will align successfully within the organization.

About the Requirements

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate accounting records, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Process and validate debit and credit accounting entries while supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and update regulatory reports, including Banking Return Forms (BRFs) and other submissions required by the Central Bank.
• Support Basel-related reporting requirements and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory frameworks and guidelines.
• Analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and provide recommendations for process improvements.

About You

• Emirati with Family Book.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience within a Banking or Financial Services institution.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including debit and credit accounting entries.
• Hands-on experience preparing and updating regulatory reports, particularly BRFs and other Central Bank reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with Basel regulations and related regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.