Senior Accountant - UAE

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 183,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial records, perform month-end and year-end closings, and ensure compliance with reporting standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the engineering consultancy sector. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in ERP systems are essential. This position is full-time and not remote.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the Engineering consultancy industry.
• Understanding of IFRS or GAAP.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Checks and validates entries in the local accounting system.
• Performs month-end and year-end closing operations.
• Manages accruals, prepayments, and depreciation schedules.
• Reconciles local statutory accounting system with the reporting system.
• Reviews annual statutory financial statements and tax returns.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Sage, Oracle)

Job description

• 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.
• Reconciliates between the local statutory accounting system and the reporting system.
• Review the annual statutory financial statements and the half yearly accounting reports.
• Review the monthly quarterly and annual tax returns for VAT and corporate tax as applicable.
• Timely identify possible accounting and tax compliance issues and communicate these to the manager.
• Performs and maintains periodic balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Providing documentation and support to auditors during internal and external audits.
• Responsible for managing and reconciling transactions between a company and its related entities.
• Assisting with the 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.
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records by reconciling bank statements, sub-ledgers and other accounts.
• Assisting with the development of budgets and financial forecasts on overhead providing insights based on historical and present data.
• Input financial data such as Balance Sheet and P&L for Actuals and Forecast in Tagetik reporting system.

Qualifications

Bachelors 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.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time