General Accountant (GL)

Aspen Holdings; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd. in Dubai seeks a General Accountant to ensure IFRS-compliant financial reporting, post transactions in SAP, and support month-end close with accurate variance analyses.

You will coordinate payroll and intercompany reconciliations, maintain MIS reporting, support audits, and drive process improvements through automation and SOP updates.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS-based financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills for variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Post accounting transactions in SAP in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare monthly financial reports (OPEX, Income Statement) with variance analysis.
• Support month-end close, including accruals and finalization.
• Coordinate payroll reconciliations with HR/payroll providers.
• Maintain MIS reporting and update SOPs; support audits and drive process improvements.

Skills

IFRS compliance

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Intercompany reconciliations

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Job description

The General Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and company policies. This role involves posting accounting transactions in the ERP system, reconciling payroll and intercompany balances, and preparing monthly financial statements and variance analyses. The General Accountant also plays a key role in supporting both internal and external audits and is responsible for maintaining robust MIS reporting processes, updating SOPs, and driving process improvements through automation and best practices.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Post accounting transactions in SAP accurately and in compliance with IFRS. Prepare monthly financial reports (OPEX, Income Statement, ad hoc reports) with variance analysis. Support month-end close, including draft review with finance teams, accruals, and finalization within timelines. Perform month-end close procedures, including timely and accurate internal management and Cognos submissions (Budget, Forecasts, 5-Year Plans). Report financial figures for month/year to Group Finance. Prepare FX reasonability analysis and reporting for Group Treasury.

Reconciliations & Compliance

Perform payroll reconciliations in coordination with payroll providers and Local HR teams. Perform intercompany reconciliations and balance confirmations. Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure compliance with company policies and approval frameworks.

Budgeting, Forecasting & OPEX Support

Provide support to the Commercial Finance team in analyzing OPEX against budgets and forecasts. Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Analyze working capital variances.

Audit & Ad Hoc Support

Support internal and external audits by preparing data and documentation.