Senior Accountant

Legend Holding Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse enterprise in Dubai is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee financial reporting and daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, including supervisory roles, and proficiency in NetSuite ERP. Responsibilities include leading month-end closings, ensuring compliance, and acting as the primary contact for audits, with a strong focus on VAT regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and reporting standards.
• Proven ability to lead closings, reconciliations, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting operations, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings for accurate financial statements.
• Act as the primary contact for internal/external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

About us

Legend Holding Group is a diversified enterprise headquartered in Dubai, operating across the Middle east and African region. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the group manages a growing portfolio of companies in automotive, trading, energy, Travel and Tourism and mobility services.

Rooted in Loyalty, Excellence, and Progress, we lead with innovation and technology to seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds.

Our goal is to become a leader in intelligent, data-driven solutions because Together We Grow.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly processes. The position manages journal postings, reconciliations, payables/receivables, VAT compliance, and fund flow while leading month-end and year-end closings. It also provides actionable financial insights, supports audits, and ensures efficient working capital management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, invoicing, and fund flow monitoring.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, collections, compliance checks, and reconciliations on a weekly basis.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings, ensuring timely preparation of accurate financial statements and VAT submissions.
• Manage fixed assets, stock counts, and working capital reporting.
• Act as the primary contact for internal/external audits and ensure statutory compliance.
• Timely and error-free financial closing & reporting.
• On-time VAT filings with zero compliance issues.
• Strong receivables collection and supplier settlement performance.
• Completion of reconciliations and audit readiness within defined timelines.

Who Fits the Legend’s Seat

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ in a senior role.
• Proficiency in NetSuite ERP (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of VAT regulations and reporting standards.
• Proven ability to lead closings, reconciliations, and audits with excellent analytical and communication skills.