Chief Accountant

Witan Consulting; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm based in Sharjah is looking for a Senior Accountant & Chief Accountant. You will oversee financial records, ensure accurate reconciliation, and support auditing procedures. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, possess CPA/CMA/ACCA qualifications, and have significant experience in the real estate sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as Chief Accountant.
• Experience in a real estate management company is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation and analysis.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries against system reports.
• Coordinate with departments for smooth month-end close.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance

CPA, CMA, ACCA or other equivalent certification

Tools

Quickbook

Zoho

Odoo

MS Excel

Job description

We are hiring for multiple positions for our real estate client based in Sharjah, UAE.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site bilingual Senior Accountant & Chief Accountant role located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Senior Accountant & Chief Accountant will be responsible for keeping financial records organized, including tracking of receivables, PDC's, cheque returns, advances, payables, vendor, cash & bank reconciliation ensuring each account is reconciled accurately.

• Requirements
• Chief Accountant 8+ years of experience
• Proficiency in accounting software Quickbook, Zoho, Oddoo etc. and MS Excel
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance
• CPA, CMA, ACCA or other equivalent certification is a plus
• Experience in a real estate management company

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare various general ledger entries for month-end close
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation and analysis
• Preparation of documentation for external and internal auditors to assist in year-end audit procedures
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth month-end close
• Assist in accounting analysis and ad hoc projects, as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal controls
• Support Financial Reporting Seniors in identifying process improvement opportunities
• Provide cross-functional assistance toexternal financial reporting
• Originate and process journal entries
• Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, and statements
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances