Senior Accountant

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves handling account reconciliations, managing invoicing processes, and performing various financial tasks to ensure accurate financial operations. The successful candidate will need a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations.
• Manage end-to-end invoicing processes.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling account reconciliations, managing invoicing processes, and performing hands-on tasks within the finance department to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

Your new role

• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Manage the end-to-end invoicing process, ensuring timely issuance and follow-up on payments.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform hands-on accounting tasks including accounts payable and receivable management, general ledger entries, and bank transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records promptly.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities as needed.
• Maintain proper documentation for all accounting processes and transactions.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant accounting standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in accounting, preferably within Dubai or the UAE region.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in work.