Senior Accountant

Miral; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE seeks a finance professional to join their team. The role involves preparing reconciliations, managing accounts, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, at least three years of experience, and a solid understanding of IFRS standards. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in finance is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS accounting standards required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of various accrual journals and monthly reconciliations.
• Support for Finance business partner for month-end activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and audit processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting-related field

Job description

• Preparation of various accrual journals and maintaining a record of prepayments and monthly amortizations
• Review costs and ensure allocations to the operating units are completed on the agreed basis
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of ad hoc internal management reports as required
• Support for Finance business partner for complete month-end activity
• Prepare bank reconciliation for payables bank accounts
• Responsible for assisting in finance policy enforcement and process improvements
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in balance sheet accounts for all entities, working with relevant departments when necessary.

Preparing and Maintaining Trackers

• Preparing day-to-day reconciliations and transactional entries for accounting purposes
• Prepare the prepaid expense release and maintain a tracker with release details.
• Maintain records for lease accounting in compliance with IFRS

Prepare Adhoc analysis required by Finance Business Partners

Reconciliation and Analysis

• Perform detailed reconciliations of the general ledger with sub-ledgers and subsidiary accounts, including payroll, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Analyze financial transactions and accounts to detect errors or inconsistencies and propose necessary adjustments.

Audit and Compliance

• Support the external and internal audit process by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures, and controls, as well as all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new accounting procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial reports, ensuring that all information is accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
• Prepare and provide financial data and reports required for management review, audits, tax filings, and other regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with the finance team to produce management reports and analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Review monthly opex schedules of all shared services departments and share with respective HODs for review and forecast for remainder year.
• Analyze actual performance against budgeted figures, providing explanations for variances.
• Assist in preparation of Government Grant working and schedule for Miral and External auditors.
• Ensure that all intercompany balances are reconciled on monthly basis and timely follow up for payments to clear the balances.

Process Improvement and Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and implement automated solutions to streamline the general ledger function.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure the integrity and functionality of the accounting systems.

Top skills needed :

Bachelor’s degree in an accounting-related field

• Minimum 3 years experience in the field of finance
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
• High attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure