Senior Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accountant to manage their comprehensive accounting processes. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end accounting cycle, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in accounting, including a strong understanding of IFRS and relevant qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to financial integrity and strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Relevant accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting books and perform month-end financial close.
• Coordinate annual audits and prepare statutory financials.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Cost Control

VAT Compliance

Account Reconciliation

Education

CIMA

ACCA

CPA

CA

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s end-to-end accounting books (record to report cycle)
• Perform month end financial close and prepare management accounts
• Coordinate annual audit with the external auditors and prepare statutory financials
• Prepare annual budget
• Prepare and update rolling cash flow forecast
• Manage Accounts payable cycle (procure to pay cycle)
• Manage Accounts receivable cycle (order to cash cycle)
• Monitor, analyze and control costs across various business functions
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure integrity of GL vs. Sub ledger (Inventory, Payables, Receivables)
• Coordinate VAT and Tax returns filings
• Financial reporting, analysis and presentation
• Ensure compliance with policies and SOPs through periodic balance sheet and internal control reviews
• Manage bank payments

Requirements

• CIMA / ACCA / CPA / CA (or other relevant accounting qualification)
• Experience with Big4 Accounting firms
• Overall +5 years of Accounting experience
• Understanding of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is a must