Senior Accountant

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accountant to join their dynamic team in Dubai. This role involves verifying and reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Russian and possess a strong understanding of IFRS and UAE taxation specifics. You will play a critical role in enhancing financial procedures and supporting the organization's financial goals. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to contribute to a thriving company, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Essential Russian language proficiency and knowledge of IFRS required.
• Experience with accounting software for IFRS standards is a must.

Responsibilities

• Verify and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare financial statements and assist with tax audits.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Russian language proficiency

Knowledge of IFRS

Understanding of VAT and corporate taxation in UAE

Full-cycle accounting

Education

GAAP or IFRS professional certificate

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
• Producing error-free accounting reports and presenting their results
• Analysing financial information and summarising financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce a budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Liaise with our Financial Manager to improve financial procedures

What you'll need to succeed

• Russian speaker is essential
• Knowledge of IFRS, possession of a GAAP or IFRS professional certificate
• Understanding of VAT and corporate taxation specifics in the UAE
• Experience with accounting software used for bookkeeping according to the IFRS standards
• Full-cycle accounting, from the input of primary documents to report preparation