Senior Accountant - UAE

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting software and understanding of IFRS or GAAP are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the engineering consultancy industry.
• Accounting qualifications are a plus.
• Understanding of IFRS or GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Checks and validates accounting entries in line with reporting requirements.
• Performs month-end and year-end closing operations.
• Manages accruals, repayments, and depreciation schedules.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

Sage

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 statutory reporting requirements and regional/global policies.
• Manages accruals, repayments, and depreciation schedules.
• Reconciles between the local statutory accounting system and the reporting system.
• Reviews the annual statutory financial statements and half-yearly accounting reports.
• Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns for VAT and corporate tax as applicable.
• Identifies potential accounting and tax compliance issues promptly 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 during internal and external audits.
• Manages and reconciles transactions between the company and its related entities.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Supports Oracle implementation by collecting and updating AR, AP, GL, and Fixed Assets journals.
• Manages external and internal supplier payments, reconciles accounts, and produces statements of accounts.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of financial records by reconciling bank statements, sub-ledgers, and other accounts.
• Assists in developing budgets and financial forecasts, providing insights based on historical and current data.
• Inputs financial data such as Balance Sheet and P&L into the Tagetik reporting system.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a 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 (e.g., 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