Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Aldar Academy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Academy in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced finance professional to support group consolidation, the monthly close and IFRS reporting across multiple entities. You will prepare journals, reconciliations and financial statements, ensuring data integrity and compliance with Group policies.

The role requires 6+ years in financial accounting, consolidation and analysis, with ERP and AI-enabled tooling experience. Strong accuracy, stakeholder collaboration and UAE considerations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/CIMA/CA/ACCA) preferred.
• Experience with IFRS and group consolidation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Prepare journals, accruals, provisions, reclassifications and period-end adjustments.
• Assist in reviewing trial balances and identifying accounting discrepancies.
• Support compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements and Group policies.
• Prepare and review general ledger, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist in audits and respond to audit queries and documentation requests.
• Support use of AI-enabled and digital tools to improve reporting and analysis.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

General ledger

Consolidation

ERP systems

Excel

Financial reporting

AI tools

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA/CIMA/CA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Purpose

Support the timely and accurate financial close, consolidation and reporting of multiple entities and ledgers in accordance with IFRS and Group requirements

Assist in maintaining financial data and general ledger integrity, including reconciliations, financial statements and audit requirements

Support the use of AI-enabled and digital finance tools to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy and financial analysis

Roles And Responsibilities

Group Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidation and financial reporting
• Assist with reporting submissions, account mapping, intercompany eliminations and Group-level adjustments
• Prepare consolidation schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with subsidiaries and finance teams for accurate, timely information

Financial Close & General Ledger

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close across assigned entities and ledgers
• Prepare journals, accruals, provisions, reclassifications and period-end adjustments
• Assist in reviewing trial balances and identifying accounting or reporting discrepancies
• Support accurate account mapping and financial reporting classifications

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Prepare and review general ledger, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Follow up on outstanding reconciliation items and support timely resolution
• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Support compliance with Group policies, internal controls and reporting procedures

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits with schedules, reconciliations, financial statements and documentation
• Assist in responding to audit queries and coordinating required information
• Support compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements and Group financial policies

Financial Analysis & Management Reporting

• Assist in preparing variance analysis, financial analysis and management reports
• Support analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior periods
• Prepare supporting analysis and commentary on key financial movements
• Assist with budget, forecast and cash-flow reporting requirements

AI, Digital & Process Improvement

• Use approved AI-enabled, analytics and digital tools to support reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis
• Assist in identifying opportunities to automate repetitive finance activities
• Support improvements to reporting processes, controls and ERP workflows
• Apply appropriate validation and review to AI-generated outputs and insights

Related Year Of Experience

• Min of 6+ years of experience of financial accounting and management accounting experience

Field Of Experience

• Experience of accounting within real estate or related industry is preferred
• Experience in complex Group-wide accounting and reporting, preferably in a public company

Technical And Interpersonal Skills

• Good knowledge of financial accounting, IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Good understanding of general ledger, reconciliations and consolidation processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel and financial reporting tools; Oracle experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of AI-enabled and digital finance tools for analysis, reporting and process efficiency
• Good communication, stakeholder coordination and time-management skills.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Professional accounting qualification e.g., CPA, CIMA, CA, ACCA is preferred