Senior Accountant

Human Resources Department of Ras Al Khaimah Government; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

The Human Resources Department of Ras Al Khaimah Government invites applications for a position focused on ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data, compliance with accounting policies, and strengthening financial processes. The role involves reviewing journal entries, payroll, and reports, and supporting audits within a government context.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have at least three years of government accounting experience, with strong Arabic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of practical experience, preferably in government accounting.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in accounting software and government financial systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries and accounting transactions and verify the accuracy and completeness of supporting documents.
• Review payroll, employee benefits, revenue, and supplier transactions and ensure compliance with approved policies and regulations.
• Prepare and review periodic financial reports, analyse financial data, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Follow up on accounting discrepancies and issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Contribute to budgeting, financial forecasting, and the implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing the required data and documentation.
• Provide support and guidance to accountants and coordinate with relevant departments and entities.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Organisational and ethical awareness

Arabic and English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

To ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with approved accounting policies, regulations, and standards, while reviewing accounting operations, providing support and guidance, and contributing to the development and improvement of financial processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries and accounting transactions and verify the accuracy and completeness of supporting documents.
• Review payroll, employee benefits, revenue, and supplier transactions and ensure compliance with approved policies and regulations.
• Prepare and review periodic financial reports, analyse financial data, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Follow up on accounting discrepancies and issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Contribute to budgeting, financial forecasting, and the implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing the required data and documentation.
• Provide support and guidance to accountants and coordinate with relevant departments and entities.

Creativity and innovation, customer focus, excellence in execution and results, effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, and organisational and ethical awareness.

Not applicable to this position.

Review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations, payroll, revenue and supplier accounting, financial reporting and analysis, application of accounting standards and policies, use of financial systems such as SAP, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Required Years of Experience

A minimum of 3 years of practical experience, preferably in government accounting.

• A professional environment that supports continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to diverse and impactful procurement activities and projects.
• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities based on performance and organizational requirements.

A competitive salary and benefits package, determined based on qualifications, experience, and approved policies.

Preferences or Special Conditions

• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in accounting software and government financial systems such as SAP.