Senior Accountant

Client of Expertise Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Expertise Recruitment seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to maintain and enforce accounting standards, internal controls, and accurate financial processing. You will record journal entries, manage accruals, and support audit coordination in a Dubai-based role.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm, and is proficient in GAAP and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries, accruals, and period-end closings.
• Prepare vendor payments and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting (P&L, balance sheets).
• Coordinate annual audit and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Audit support

Vendor payments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA/CA (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Job description

Job Description

Maintain and enforce accounting standards internal controls financial transactions and accounting procedures Coordinate accounting functions and ensure accurate and timely processing Record journal entries accruals and period-end closing entries Prepare vendor payments and bank reconciliations Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts Assist with monthly quarterly and annual management reporting including P amp L statements and balance sheets Assist with annual audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors Investigate and resolve audit findings account discrepancies and compliance issues Prepare tax returns and ensure compliance with applicable tax requirements Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting systems programs and procedures Provide support and guidance to junior accounting staff Perform other accounting duties as required or assigned

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field MBA or professional certification such as CPA or CA is an advantage Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience preferably with law firm experience At least 2 years of experience in a similar Senior Accountant position Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles Good knowledge of accounting standards and GAAP Strong knowledge of financial controls reconciliations reporting audit and compliance Experience with UAE and or KSA accounting and tax requirements is an advantage Fluent in English Arabic is a plus nbsp