Senior Accountant

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting and compliance. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accuracy of financial statements, lead audit preparations, and implement effective accounting practices in line with IFRS standards. You will be responsible for budget monitoring, account reconciliations, and managing financial workflows. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity of the organization while working in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for accounting and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of audit experience and 6+ years of accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in month-end closing procedures and journal entries per IFRS.
• Lead audit preparation and supervise cashiers and financial reporting.

Skills

Understanding of accounting practices

Audit skills

Budget monitoring

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Professional accounting certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft applications

Robust accounting-based system

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Job Description:

This role holds the responsibility of ensuring accurate books of accounts, management reporting, compliance with internal policies, audit, and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of data processed during month-end closing procedures and recurring items.
2. Ensure that all journal entries prior to processing are as per IFRS standards and that all related accounts impacting the financial statements are complete and accurate.
3. Prepare month-end account reconciliation for all financial statement line accounts to ensure that all subsidiary ledger reports/account details match with the general ledger and trial balance.
4. Provide explanations for any key variances noted.
5. Prepare budget monitoring reports required by key management for timely decision-making.
6. Implement proper workflow management to ensure all payments and receipts are documented with approvals and records.
7. Lead the audit preparation process to ensure timely sign-off of audited financial statements.
8. Supervise evaluation of all purchasing documents prior to processing for LPO to ensure compliance with the budget.
9. Monitor aging reports from tenants and suppliers to assist management in making timely actions.
10. Oversee the work of cashiers.
11. Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by management.
12. Oversee non-guest/employee accounts and follow up for clearance.
13. Supervise and assist in the submission of turnover rent, service charges, municipality charges, and various tax payments.
14. Lead and propose new accounting software in line with the structure of the organization.
15. Supervise operations and government relation department to ensure deadlines related to renewals and other government laws are followed to avoid any fines and penalties.
16. Ensure proper calculation of royalty fees as per the contract between franchiser and franchisee.
17. Ensure that all bank accounts are properly managed and reconciled.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply job skills and knowledge of several routines with minimal interpretation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
2. Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) is a plus.
3. Strong knowledge of technical accounting practices, particularly with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and related principles.
4. Highly proficient in using Microsoft applications.
5. Previous experience in using a robust accounting-based system.
6. Preferably have previous audit experience.

Experience:

Must have at least 2 years of audit experience and 6+ years of accounting experience.