Senior Accountant - UAE

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee compliance with reporting requirements, manage financial records, and support the monthly and yearly closing processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ERP systems. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the engineering consultancy industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of IFRS or GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Checks and validates entries in the local accounting system.
• Performs month-end and year-end closing operations.
• Manages accruals, prepayments, and depreciation schedules.
• Input financial data into Tagetik reporting system.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems (eg Sage, Oracle)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Checks and validates that the entries in the local accounting system are in line with the applicable reporting requirements
• Performs month-end and year end closing operations in accordance with the statutory reporting requirements and regional/global policies
• Manages accruals, prepayments and depreciation schedules
• Re-conciliates between the local statutory accounting system and the reporting system
• Reviews the annual statutory financial statements and the half yearly accounting reports
• Reviews the monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns for VAT and corporate tax as applicable
• Timely identifies possible accounting and tax compliance issues and communicates these to the manager
• Performs and maintains periodic balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Provides documentation and support to auditors during internal and external audits
• Manages and reconciles transactions between a company and its related entities
• Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assists with Oracle implementation in collecting and updating AR/AP/GL and fixed assets journals
• Manages external and internal supplier payments, reconciles and produces statement of accounts
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of financial records by reconciling bank statements, sub‑ledgers and other accounts
• Assists with the development of budgets and financial forecasts on overhead providing insights based on historical and present data
• Inputs financial data such as balance sheet and P&L for actuals and forecasting into Tagetik reporting system

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. Accounting qualifications are a plus.

5-7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the engineering consultancy industry.

Proficiency in accounting software: familiarity with ERP systems (eg Sage, Oracle) is a plus.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues and propose solutions.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Understanding of IFRS or GAAP.

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Account Analysis, GAAP, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite

Extended Information

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1