Senior Accountant – GCC Multientity Finance & Compliance

athGADLANG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

athGADLANG is seeking a Senior Accountant to support budgeting, closing, and comprehensive financial reporting across UAE and KSA entities. You will collaborate with management and project teams to ensure accurate records, strong controls, and timely reporting.

The role requires hands-on accounting expertise, tax compliance knowledge, and the ability to drive process improvements across multi-entity operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• ACCA/CPA/CA/CMA or finalist status in a recognised professional qualification.
• Proven experience in the building and construction industry or a related sector.
• Hands‑on experience in financial accounting, budget preparation, month‑end closing, management reporting, and financial analysis.
• Sound knowledge of UAE tax regulations, including VAT and Corporate Tax, and KSA tax regulations, including VAT, Zakat, and withholding tax.
• Experience with account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, financial statements, and audit preparation.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet financial reporting deadlines.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to resolving accounting and financial reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting and forecasts with department heads and project teams.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings with intercompany balances.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and closing reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Analyse performance, costs, and margins to identify variances and opportunities.
• Ensure UAE/KSA tax compliance, including VAT and Corporate Tax, and Zakat withholding tax.
• Prepare tax computations, schedules, and assist with tax returns filing.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, provide audit documentation.
• Maintain accurate records across multiple entities and ensure data integrity.
• Review transactions and ensure adherence to internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and reporting processes.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and analysis for management.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Month-end closing

Management reporting

VAT & Corporate Tax UAE/KSA

Intercompany accounting

ERP software

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

ACCA/CPA/CA/CMA or finalist status

Job description

athGADLANG is seeking a Senior Accountant to support budgeting, closing, and comprehensive financial reporting across UAE and KSA entities. You will collaborate with management and project teams to ensure accurate records, strong controls, and timely reporting.

The role requires hands-on accounting expertise, tax compliance knowledge, and the ability to drive process improvements across multi-entity operations in a fast-paced environment.