Senior Accountant - Finance Reporting

OMNIYAT; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Gulf-based real estate company is seeking a Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting to join its finance team. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant currently working with a Big Four firm and have 3-4 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS, assisting in audit processes, and managing month-end and year-end closes. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of auditing procedures, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Currently working with any Big Four firms in Audit & Assurance.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Assist in management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Support audit processes and prepare necessary documentation.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate with external auditors for documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Conduct financial analysis and identify trends.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience in Big Four Audit

Understanding of audit procedures

Knowledge of IFRS

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

High level of integrity

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Chartered Accountant currently working with a Big Four Audit & Assurance firm to join our finance team as a Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting. The role focuses on preparing financial statements, supporting audit processes, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate will have strong audit exposure, excellent financial reporting knowledge, and the ability to manage month‑end and year‑end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, financial reporting packs, and variance analysis.
• Support statutory and internal audit processes, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and required documentation.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all balances.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required documentation and explanations.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities and ensure timely completion of accounting cycles.
• Conduct financial analysis, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support ad‑hoc finance projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.
• Currently working with any of the Big Four firms in Audit & Assurance.
• 3‑4 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of audit procedures.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.