Senior Accounts Officer

Blue Ocean Academy; Dubai; Sur place; AED 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Blue Ocean Academy in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to manage monthly accounting records and close activities. You will handle VAT returns, payroll and supplier payments, and coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance with UAE regulations.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of accounting experience, strong UAE VAT knowledge, and proficiency in ERP systems. Fluency in Arabic and English is preferred, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, with 2+ years in a senior role.
• Native Arabic speaker with strong English communication skills.
• Hands-on UAE accounting practices, VAT compliance, and financial reporting.
• Experience in full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, month-end closing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP software (Tally/SAP/Oracle).
• ACCA/CMA/CA qualification is a plus; ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and manage monthly accounting records and ensure up-to-date accounts.
• Prepare and complete monthly closing activities with ledgers and schedules.
• Perform reconciliations (bank, supplier, customer, GL) and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare UAE VAT returns and maintain VAT-related records.
• Manage monthly salary payments and supplier payments processing.
• Monitor outstanding supplier balances and coordinate payment matters.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors and provide necessary documentation.
• Ensure documentation and maintenance of accounting records for audits.
• Assist in monthly financial and management reports preparation.
• Ensure transactions align with company policies and UAE regulations.
• Collaborate with banks, suppliers, auditors, and internal teams on finance matters.
• Identify discrepancies and support timely corrective actions and adjustments.

Connaissances

Arabic language

English communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

ACCA/CMA/CA advantageous

Outils

MS Excel

Tally

Zoho Books

SAP

Oracle

Description du poste

• Maintain and manage monthly accounting records, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and accounts are maintained up to date.
  
• Prepare and complete monthly closing activities, including review of ledgers, account schedules, and supporting documentation.
  
• Perform regular bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
  
• Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns in accordance with applicable UAE VAT regulations and ensure proper maintenance of VAT-related records.
  
• Manage monthly salary payment activities, ensuring payroll-related payments are processed accurately and on time.
  
• Prepare and process supplier payments, ensuring proper verification of invoices, approvals, supporting documents, and payment schedules.
  
• Monitor outstanding supplier balances and coordinate with relevant internal teams and suppliers regarding payment-related matters.
  
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide the required financial records, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents during audits.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accounting records for audit and compliance purposes.
  
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management reports as required.
  
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies, accounting principles, and applicable UAE regulations.
  
• Coordinate with banks, suppliers, auditors, management, and internal departments on finance and accounting-related matters.
  
• Identify accounting discrepancies and support timely corrective actions and account adjustments.
  
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by management.

• Maintain and manage monthly accounting records, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and accounts are maintained up to date.
  
• Prepare and complete monthly closing activities, including review of ledgers, account schedules, and supporting documentation.
  
• Perform regular bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
  
• Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns in accordance with applicable UAE VAT regulations and ensure proper maintenance of VAT-related records.
  
• Manage monthly salary payment activities, ensuring payroll-related payments are processed accurately and on time.
  
• Prepare and process supplier payments, ensuring proper verification of invoices, approvals, supporting documents, and payment schedules.
  
• Monitor outstanding supplier balances and coordinate with relevant internal teams and suppliers regarding payment-related matters.
  
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide the required financial records, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents during audits.
  
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accounting records for audit and compliance purposes.
  
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management reports as required.
  
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies, accounting principles, and applicable UAE regulations.
  
• Coordinate with banks, suppliers, auditors, management, and internal departments on finance and accounting-related matters.
  
• Identify accounting discrepancies and support timely corrective actions and account adjustments.
  
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting role.
• Native Arabic speaker with strong English communication skills.
• Strong hands-on experience on UAE accounting practices, VAT, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience handling full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT compliance and VAT return preparation.
• Experience in preparing financial statements, management reports, account schedules, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Experience with Tally, Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, or similar accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of accounting activities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate with management, auditors, banks, suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CMA, CA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Candidates available to join on short notice will be preferred.

Benefits

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with experience in a senior accounting position.
• Native Arabic speaker with strong English communication skills.
• Strong hands-on experience in UAE accounting practices and VAT compliance.
• Proven experience in maintaining monthly accounts and performing account reconciliations.
• Strong experience in UAE VAT return preparation and submission.
• Practical experience in managing monthly salary payments and supplier payments.
• Experience in coordinating with internal and external auditors and providing required financial documentation.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles, financial controls, and accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Experience with Tally, Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, or similar accounting/ERP systems will be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of accounting activities, and meet monthly deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for dealing with management, auditors, banks, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Candidates available to join on short notice will be preferred.