Senior Accountant

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a qualified accountant to manage full cycle accounting for a single entity. The role involves overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring compliance with VAT regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with ERP systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen financial controls and enhance internal processes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AR, AP and GL functions with full‑cycle accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge of end-to-end AP processes, financial controls and reconciliation techniques.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, VAT rules and treasury processes.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full ownership of the accounting function for a single entity.
• Manage end-to-end accounting for one company maintaining complete and accurate books of accounts.
• Oversee Accounts Payable cycle – invoice processing, vendor payments and reconciliations.
• Manage Accounts Receivable – invoicing, collections, customer account reconciliation and aging analysis.
• Maintain and control the General Ledger – journal entries, accruals and adjustments.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Conduct bank, inter-company and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations, including filing and audit support.
• Handle treasury functions – cash flow monitoring and payment planning.
• Monitor and track project costs, budgets and cost allocations for construction projects.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial procedures.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory authorities.
• Utilize and manage ERP systems for accurate financial reporting and data integrity.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage full ownership of the accounting function for a single entity
• Manage end-to-end accounting for one company maintaining complete and accurate books of accounts
• Oversee Accounts Payable cycle – invoice processing, vendor payments and reconciliations
• Manage Accounts Receivable – invoicing, collections, customer account reconciliation and aging analysis
• Maintain and control the General Ledger – journal entries, accruals and adjustments
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year‑end closing activities
• Prepare financial statements and management reports
• Conduct bank, inter‑company and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations, including filing and audit support
• Handle treasury functions – cash flow monitoring and payment planning
• Monitor and track project costs, budgets and cost allocations for construction projects
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial procedures
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory authorities
• Utilize and manage ERP systems for accurate financial reporting and data integrity

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AR, AP and GL functions with full‑cycle accounting experience
• Solid knowledge of end-to-end AP processes, financial controls and reconciliation techniques
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, VAT rules and treasury processes
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities