Financial Reporting Accountant: GL Close & Compliance

Merex Investment Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Accountant – Financial Reporting to maintain accurate financial records and support the financial reporting process. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or business, with 1-2 years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger close. Candidates with knowledge of ERP systems and strong internal controls will excel in this role. The position offers growth opportunities and contributions to the finance department's success.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in financial reporting and GL close required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS revenue recognition principles.
• Operationally strong with a customer-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily General Ledger and reconciliation activities.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze GL data to identify trends and variances.
• Support audits by preparing schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Financial reporting

General Ledger

Internal controls

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business

Working towards Professional Certifications (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle Fusion

Workday

ARCS

RPA

Job description

A leading investment firm in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Accountant – Financial Reporting to maintain accurate financial records and support the financial reporting process. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or business, with 1-2 years of experience in financial reporting and general ledger close. Candidates with knowledge of ERP systems and strong internal controls will excel in this role. The position offers growth opportunities and contributions to the finance department's success.