Senior Accountant & Team Lead - IFRS & Client Portfolio

TrustQore group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Accountant at TrustQore group will lead a team of accountants and oversee client accounting, financial planning and analysis for a portfolio of clients.

The role focuses on IFRS-compliant management accounts, statutory filings, and delivering quality service within KPIs and SLAs, while developing staff and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACCA or equivalent qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a global business sector.
• 2+ years of experience managing people.
• Excellent accounting software skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex management accounts and financial statements per IFRS for a portfolio of clients.
• Review monthly/quarterly management accounts and reports prepared by accountants.
• Prepare and review monthly statutory returns including VAT and corporate tax where applicable.
• Ensure statutory filings and surveys are completed by deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, auditors and external parties as required.
• Maintain client relationships by providing timely, quality service.
• Deliver work according to SLAs and KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Manage, develop and support a team of accountants.
• Plan and coordinate work for reporting and analysis purposes.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Senior Accountant is responsible of financial planning and analysis, preparation of financial and management accounts of a portfolio of clients while managing and leading a team of accountants.

% of time allocated for the responsibilities

Client Accounting Managing Leading

60% 30% 10%

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties/Tasks

Client Accounting and Portfolio ManagementPreparation of complex Management Accounts and Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS, Company law and Group guidelines for a portfolio of clients;Review of monthly/quarterly Management Accounts and Accounting Reports prepared by the accountants.Preparation and review monthly statutory returns including VAT, NPS, PAYE, ,Corporate Tax through the MNS System;Manage and ensure statutory filings of financial statements and surveys within the statutory deadlines;Liaising and interacting with clients, auditors, other offices and third parties (FSC, MRA, ROC, etc) as required;Maintain client relationship by responding professionally on a timely basis and providing quality to clients;Deliver work as per SLAs and relevant KPIs;Any other duties expected of a Senior Corporate Accountant or assigned by management.ManagingManage, develop and support a team of Accountants with their daily activities and planning, together with supporting them in resolving complex accounting client transactions.Ensure the proper review of all the works of the accountants.Planning and coordination of work for reporting and analysis purposesEnsure that the team is up to date with compliance requirements and changes in the laws.Manage special projects by respecting guidelines given by the reporting line.LeadingActively coaching a team of Accountants in line with the Company’s performance management process.Develop and ensure positive working relationships within the team, company and external parties.Proactively identifying areas for improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Training •Qualified ACCA or equivalent qualifications

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Technical At least 5 years work experience in a Global Business Sector2 years of experience in managing peopleExcellent accounting software skills will be required.

Soft Ability to work as a self-motivated member of a team, to organise and prioritiseExcellent interpersonal skills being an effective communicator and listener with the ability to provide clear and precise explanationsConfident out-going individual with a high level of personal integrityStrong leadership skills