Senior Associate - General Ledger

Modon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UAE is seeking a Senior Associate – General Ledger to maintain the integrity of the general ledger accounts. This role involves preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP. This position supports financial reporting and collaborates with various teams to enhance data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 6 years of experience in accounting, with hands-on accounting experience.
• Experience in a shared services or group environment is a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts monthly.
• Support financial statement preparation and internal management reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal control procedures.

Skills

Accounting principles

Reconciliation skills

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Associate – General Ledger will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s general ledger accounts by processing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end financial close activities. This role ensures that financial records are compliant with applicable accounting principles, internal controls, and company policies, serving as a critical link between transactional finance and financial reporting.

Roles, Responsibilities, Duties

General Ledger Management

• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reclassifications).
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly, including bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and intercompany balances.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure deadlines are met.

Reporting & Analysis

• Support the preparation of trial balances and financial statements.
• Assist in preparing internal management reports, variance analyses, and audit schedules.
• Ensure accurate postings to the general ledger and coordinate corrections where necessary.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS), and company policies.
• Maintain proper documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and other teams to ensure complete and accurate financial data.
• Support external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to auditor queries.

System Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Suggest process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes.
• Support integration of financial systems or implementation of automation tools as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• A professional certification such as CPA, CA, or ACCA will be an added advantage.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 to 6 years of experience in accounting, with hands-on accounting experience; experience in a shared services or group environment is a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).