Financial Accountant

Client of Gateworth Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateworth are seeking a Financial Accountant for an education services client in Dubai. You will join the centralised finance team and take ownership of financial reporting, month‑end close, reconciliations and the development of audit related controls.

Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will liaise with auditors, management and commercial teams to ensure IFRS compliance, accurate statements and timely financial commentary.

Qualifications

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
• At least two years of relevant accounting experience in financial reporting, month-end close and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or local standards and statutory filings.
• Proficiency in ERP software and Excel-based reporting tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines and communicate with auditors and management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage month-end close with timely, accurate reporting.
• Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable/receivable and intercompany accounts.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP and VAT/corporate tax rules.
• Liaise with external auditors and prepare statutory audit documentation.
• Assist with budget preparation, variance analysis and cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain the general ledger and fixed asset registers for KPI reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Gateworth are currently undertaken a search for an education services client whom are in the process of looking to recruit a Financial Accountant within their centralised finance team. This Financial Accountant supporting a Financial Manager shall take ownership of all areas of financial reporting along with oversight of accounts finalisation, reconciliation and the development of audit-related controls and processes.

Main Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements based around the P amp L balance sheet cash flow reports
• Managing the month-end closing process and ensuring timely amp accurate reporting
• Reconciling bank statements accounts payable receivable and any intercompany accounts
• Ensuring adherence to accounting standards IFRS GAAP and relevant tax regulations VAT amp corporate tax
• Liaising with external auditors and preparing documentation for statutory audits
• Assisting with budget preparation variance analysis and cash flow forecasting
• Maintaining the general ledger and fixed asset registers to meet both performance-based reporting and KPI analysis amp commentary

Qualifications

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
• A minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience within financial reporting, month-end close and reconciliations.
• A knowledge of IFRS and/or relevant local standards and any statutory-based filing and accounting.
• Proficiency in accountancy and/or ERP software along with working knowledge of Excel-based tools for reporting and analytical purposes.
• An ability to work to deadlines, particularly around month-end and year-end close, along with good communication skills for liaising with auditors, management and all commercial departments.