Financial Accountant

KF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Financial Accountant. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing general ledger entries, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA/ACCA certification preferred. Experience should include 5 years in finance, along with strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting. This position offers a great opportunity to support strategic financial decisions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented professional with technology leverage skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Financial analysis

Detail-oriented

Technological proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA certification

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Tools

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a leading contracting organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi delivering large-scale civil and infrastructure projects across the UAE. Operating under a global holding structure the company is recognized for its financial discipline transparency and strong project governance.

Role Overview

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records preparing reports and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can leverage technology to enhance financial accuracy streamline reporting and support strategic financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA ACCA or equivalent) preferred.
• 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office Tools.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates and will refer candidates without regard to race color religion national origin sex age disability veteran status or any other legally protected basis.