Senior General Ledger Accountant-General Ledger & Fixed Assets

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled financial professional to oversee general ledger transactions and financial reporting. The role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing internal reports, and coordinating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to streamline processes for efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a large healthcare facility is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities related to general ledger transactions.
• Prepares and reconciles financial statements regularly.
• Coordinates with auditors during audits.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting Principles

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating all general ledger transactions, bank reconciliations, and liquidity positions in the facility. Ensures all transactions are appropriately classified and accounts are prepared correctly, adhering to accounting rules and applicable laws, in consultation with the Manager and in line with internal controls. Also responsible for ensuring the efficiency of monthly closing, preparing monthly trial balances, analyzing financial data, and recommending system improvements for efficiency and control.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily activities related to general ledger transactions under the guidance of the Manager.
• Plans and reviews the posting of all sub-ledger transactions to the general ledger, ensuring proper authorization, documentation, and classification.
• Facilitates and reviews journal vouchers prepared by the GL accountant, ensuring data accuracy and making corrections if necessary.
• Prepares and reconciles financial statements regularly, in coordination with staff.
• Develops and finalizes financial reports in a timely manner.
• Prepares and reviews related party invoices and performs regular reconciliations.
• Ensures suspense accounts are cleared and accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Manages internal reports, ensuring costs are allocated correctly to cost centers and expense codes, investigating variances.
• Coordinates with Fixed Assets, Receivables, and Payables Accountants to update accounts.
• Coordinates with payables, payroll, and revenue departments for transaction accuracy and completeness.
• Checks salary-related documents for payroll processing.
• Maintains and updates bank accounts.
• Coordinates with auditors during audits, providing required information for timely completion.
• Liaises with bankers regarding credit lines, interest rates, etc.
• Coordinates with procurement and supply chain departments for invoice payments, ensuring accurate entries.
• Supervises daily departmental activities, streamlining processes where possible.
• Provides on-the-job training and orientation to team members.
• Promotes a service-oriented attitude in addressing employee queries.
• Maintains effective relationships with management and stays informed of relevant economic, social, technical, and regulatory trends.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Required: 4-6 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Desired: Experience in a large healthcare facility.

Educational Qualification:

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, or a relevant field; or a Diploma with 3 additional years of experience.
• Desired: Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.