Senior Accountant ID - 35231

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants is recruiting a Senior Accountant in Abu Dhabi to manage end-to-end accounting in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee cost accounting, budgeting, and financial planning, while ensuring statutory compliance and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities include cost control, inventory valuation coordination with production, ERP system support, audits, and detailed margin analyses to support management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as an Accountant, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Knowledge of VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Valid driving license (required).
• Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting (GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per standards.
• Ensure accurate cost accounting, variance and margin analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, overheads, and variances.
• Collaborate with production/supply chain on inventory valuation.
• Support cost-control procedures to improve profitability.
• Assist pricing with cost/margin analyses and budgeting.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts and explain variances.
• Produce financial models and management reports for decision making.
• Ensure VAT/tax compliance and file returns.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and respond to queries.
• Maintain accounting records and ERP system enhancements.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Guide and review junior staff work.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, authorities.

Skills

End-to-end accounting,

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting management with financial analysis and controls. The role plays a key part in cost control, budgeting, and financial planning within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Ensure accurate cost accounting, including product costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements, intercompany accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, overheads, and production variances.
• Work closely with production and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Implement and maintain cost control procedures to improve profitability.
• Support pricing decisions through detailed cost and margin analysis.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and provide variance explanations.
• Prepare financial models and management reports to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to audit queries.
• Prepare and file VAT, tax returns, and statutory reports on time.
• Maintain proper documentation and accounting records.
• Support ERP/accounting system implementation and enhancements.
• Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Guide and review work of junior accounting staff.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Support management with financial insights and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as an Accountant, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Knowledge of VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Valid driving license (required).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.