Senior General Ledger Accountant (Oracle Fusion)

edari; Ras Al Khaimah; Presencial; AED 201.000 - 357.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

edari is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant (Oracle Fusion) to manage general ledger accounting, journal entries and month-end closing for a semi-government client in Dubai. The role ensures accurate financial records and adherence to group policies.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills and experience with intercompany reconciliations. Immediate availability is preferred for UAE operations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline is required.
• Oracle Fusion experience is mandatory.
• 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, journal entries and month-end close.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations.

Responsabilidades

• Perform general ledger accounting and ensure postings are accurate and supported.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals and month-end adjustments.
• Review GL accounts for anomalies and coordinate corrections.
• Ensure correct accounting period, entity and cost centre postings.
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate ageing balances and coordinate resolutions with stakeholders.
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations and resolve mismatches.
• Coordinate with finance teams to resolve GL discrepancies and provide audit trails.
• Assist internal and external audits with schedules and explanations.

Conocimientos

Oracle Fusion

General ledger

Journal entries

Intercompany accounting

Month-end close

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CMA or equivalent)

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

We are looking to hire a Senior General Ledger Accountant (Oracle Fusion) who will be responsible for general ledger accounting, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting and month-end financial closing activities for our semi-government client in Dubai, which is one of the largest companies in the region.

This role will start as a 3-month contract and is renewable.

This position will support the Finance function in maintaining accurate general ledger records, ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies and financial reporting standards, and resolving outstanding accounting discrepancies across Group entities. The role will work closely with various finance teams, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Treasury and other relevant stakeholders, to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective accounting controls and timely completion of closing activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform general ledger accounting activities, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, appropriately classified and supported by relevant documentation.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, reclassifications and other month-end adjustments, in accordance with applicable accounting policies.
• Review general ledger accounts to identify unusual, incorrect, incomplete or unsupported postings and coordinate the necessary investigations and corrections.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period, legal entity, cost centre, natural account and other applicable accounting dimensions.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities, ensuring assigned tasks are completed accurately and within agreed reporting timelines.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, ensuring account balances are accurate, complete and adequately supported.
• Review balance sheet ageing to identify long-outstanding, unsupported or unexplained balances, and follow up with relevant stakeholders to resolve outstanding items.
• Identify historical accounting errors, inconsistencies and incorrect postings, and prepare or coordinate the processing of appropriate rectification entries.
• Perform intercompany accounting activities and reconciliations, identifying mismatches between Group entities and coordinating their resolution.
• Verify that intercompany transactions are recorded against the correct legal entity and general ledger accounts, and follow up on outstanding balances within agreed closing timelines.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Treasury and other finance teams to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies affecting the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate accounting schedules, supporting documentation and reconciliation records to ensure a clear audit trail.
• Provide relevant schedules, reconciliations and accounting explanations required for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with established financial controls, accounting policies and reporting standards, escalating significant discrepancies or control issues where required.
• Identify recurring accounting errors, reconciliation issues and opportunities to improve general ledger processes and month-end closing activities.
• Perform other general ledger accounting and financial reporting activities as assigned by the Finance Manager or management.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, with Oracle Fusion mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CMA or equivalent is preferred.
• Approximately 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, financial close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, debit and credit principles, journal entries and financial statement relationships.
• Practical experience preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions and other month-end adjustments.
• Good understanding of month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, including financial reporting timelines and accounting controls.
• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing account ageing, investigating discrepancies and resolving long-outstanding balances.
• Hands-on experience in intercompany accounting and reconciliations, including investigating mismatches and resolving outstanding balances across multiple Group entities.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyse accounting data, identify inconsistencies and investigate variances.
• Good understanding of accounting policies, financial reporting standards and internal financial controls.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and a commitment to maintaining accurate and well-supported financial records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight financial closing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across different finance functions and Group entities.
• Strong ownership, accountability and the ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with relevant stakeholders.

Availability:

Candidates should be available to join in line with the client's requirements. Immediate availability is preferred, where applicable.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates.