Senior Accountant

CNS Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and project-based revenue recognition. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, along with 5-7 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in an IT context. Familiarity with IFRS 15 and VAT regulations is essential. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse finance projects and contribute to the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in IT System Integration.
• Familiarity with VAT/WHT regulations for IT hardware and services.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end closing and financial reports.
• Manage inventory of IT hardware and consumables.
• Recognize project-based revenue and handle milestone billing.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Experience with IFRS 15

Vendor management

Project-based revenue recognition

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Senior Accountant

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Details

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA (full or partial completion) are preferred.
• Additional training or coursework in project accounting, IT industry finance, IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), or ERP systems is an advantage.
• 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within an IT System Integrator, IT Services, Technology Solutions, or Project-based environment.
• Experience with project-based revenue recognition, especially under IFRS 15, including milestone-based billing, unbilled receivables, and deferred revenue.
• Strong exposure to service revenue, maintenance contracts, AMC billing, and time-and-material projects.
• Experience in managing inventory of IT hardware, spare parts, and consumables, including costing, amortization, and provisions for slow-moving or obsolete items.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, especially vendor management for IT equipment, distributors, and global technology partners.
• Experience with VAT/WHT regulations applicable to IT hardware supply, services, and cross-border vendor transactions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems commonly used in IT integration businesses (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) including project and service modules.
• Demonstrated experience in month-end closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.