Senior Accountant

XM Software Solutions Private Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

XM Software Solutions Private Limited in Dubai seeks a proactive Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, close cycles, and reporting to the VP Finance. The role demands hands-on ERP proficiency and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

You will maintain ledgers, prepare management reports, handle VAT and audits, and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate, timely financial statements.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on ERP experience with Dynamics 365, NAV, SAP or Oracle.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce; professional qualifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and record accounting transactions accurately.
• Prepare monthly management reports and analyses for the VP Finance.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Support audits, VAT accounting, and statutory reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: JAFZA, Dubai, UAE

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Senior Accountant who can independently manage day-to-day accounting operations, complete monthly financial closings, prepare management reports, and report directly to the VP Finance. The candidate should have strong ERP experience and require minimal supervision.

Experience Required

• 6–8 years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP, or Oracle.
• Experience in trading or distribution companies is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA Inter, etc.) will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounting transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial schedules, and analyses for the VP Finance.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, customer receivables, supplier payables, inventory, and intercompany balances.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management accounts.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the ERP system.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation.
• Assist with VAT accounting, reconciliations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle ERP systems.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, reporting).
• Ability to prepare accurate management reports with minimal supervision.