Senior Accountant

AW Connect; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai is looking for a Senior Financial Operations Accountant to oversee financial operations within the gaming sector. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting, particularly in game development and esports. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Accounting or Finance are required. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focusing on emerging technologies like blockchain and NFTs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or strong knowledge of the gaming industry, particularly in game development.
• A minimum of 5 years proven experience as an accountant for a holding group with gaming subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations within the gaming sector.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports for management and shareholders.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CMA, CPA)

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations:

• Manage daytoday financial operations including accounting bookkeeping and providing input for budgeting forecasting and cash flow management within the gaming sector.
• Monitor financial performance of gamingrelated investments identifying opportunities for improvement or risk mitigation in areas such as game development costs monetization models and esports operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards in gaming with particular focus on the evolving landscape of blockchain gaming ingame economies and virtual assets.
• Supervise and/or participate in petty cash accounting ensuring disbursements reconciliations and compliance with internal controls within gaming operations.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits ensuring timely and accurate information and compliance with gaming industryspecific accounting standards.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports statements and forecasts for management shareholders and regulatory bodies with a focus on gaming ventures and projects.
• Deliver financial statements (annually) and management reports (monthly) including income statements balance sheets (fully supported by schedules) and cash flow for gamingrelated entities. Provide commentary on financial performance and future projections focusing on game launch timelines revenue models and ingame asset transactions.
• Proficiency in accounting for prepayments identifying capitalizable costs associated with game development and accurately accruing expenses related to ingame purchases NFTs and digital asset transactions.
• Strong understanding of industry standards including GAAP IFRS and the regulatory framework governing gaming particularly in regions with evolving virtual asset legislation.

Development:

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment promoting accountability and excellence across teams involved in game development esports and blockchain gaming projects.
• Build strong relationships with crossfunctional teams ensuring alignment between finance game development marketing and operations to achieve organizational objectives within the gaming sector.
• Assist the Finance Manager with adhoc reports and daytoday financial tasks focusing on game development budgets revenue forecasts and financial modeling for gaming projects.
• Stay updated on trends in the gaming industry including emerging blockchain gaming technologies the adoption of NFTs in gaming and new regulatory changes affecting the sector.

Other Activities:

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reviews as required with a specific focus on gaming investments ingame economies esports sponsorships and the integration of Web3 technologies into games.
• Support additional activities assigned by the Finance Manager particularly those related to the firms gaming portfolio.

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• Prior experience or strong knowledge of the gaming industry is a must especially in areas like game development esports and the integration of blockchain and Web3 technologies into games.
• Proficiency in accounting software MS Office Suite and financial modeling tools with a focus on financial analysis for gaming companies.
• Attention to detail strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to the dynamic gaming industry.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA CMA CPA) are preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as an accountant for a holding group particularly with subsidiaries in the gaming industry across multiple jurisdictions.

Required Experience:

Senior IC