Senior Accountant

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior accounting professional to manage the General Ledger, monthly closings, IFRS reporting, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team, ensure accurate financial statements, coordinate with auditors, and optimize ERP workflows using SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics. 5–8 years of experience required; CPA/ACCA CMA ACA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or ACA is preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of accounting experience, preferably within a government, semi-government, or large corporate environment.
• Experience in IFRS reporting.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Review supplier payments and ensure compliance with approved payment procedures.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting – General Ledger

• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded and supported by adequate documentation.
• Monitor and maintain the chart of accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review trial balances and resolve accounting issues before financial close.

Financial Closing

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process.
• Ensure all accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjustments are accurately recorded.
• Prepare closing schedules and supporting working papers.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure timely submission of financial information.
• Ensure financial statements are completed within established deadlines.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist in preparing statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare management reports and financial performance analysis.
• Analyze financial results and provide explanations for significant variances.
• Support management with financial insights for decision‑making.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Review supplier payments and ensure compliance with approved payment procedures.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Review customer and supplier reconciliations.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and collections.

Fixed Assets

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
• Review capitalization and disposal of assets.
• Calculate depreciation in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate periodic physical verification of assets.

Bank & Cash Management

• Review bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash balances and banking transactions.
• Investigate and resolve unreconciled banking items.
• Support treasury activities when required.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Support periodic financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget utilization and analyze variances.
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS.
• UAE tax regulations, VAT requirements, and applicable government regulations.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Participate in developing and improving accounting policies and procedures.

Audit Coordination

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensure implementation of audit recommendations.

Tax Regulatory Compliance

• Support VAT calculations and return preparation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain proper financial documentation for regulatory inspections.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial performance and operational results.
• Prepare variance analysis.
• Support feasibility studies and financial evaluations.
• Develop financial models when required.

ERP Systems

• Maintain accuracy of accounting data within the ERP system.
• Support implementation of system enhancements.
• Assist in automation initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure proper utilization of financial systems.

Team Support & Supervision

• Provide technical guidance to junior accountants.
• Review accounting work prepared by finance team members.
• Support training and development of finance staff.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with procurement, HR, operations, legal, and other departments on financial matters.
• Communicate effectively with banks, auditors, government entities, and external stakeholders when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives.
• Support implementation of best practices in financial management.

Other Duties

• Perform any other finance‑related duties assigned by management.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or ACA is preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of accounting experience, preferably within a government, semi‑government, or large corporate environment.
• Experience in IFRS reporting.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).