Sr accountant and HR Executive

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a senior financial professional to lead accounting, reporting, payroll, and HR operations. You will oversee GL/AR/AP, prepare mandatory financial statements, and ensure VAT, tax, and WPS compliance while coordinating audits.

You will support budgets, cash flow, and management reporting, driving cost control and process improvements across multiple sites in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/commerce or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and UAE taxation.
• Working knowledge of UAE Labour Law, payroll, WPS, and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing and statutory reporting deadlines.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules; reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Coordinate external audits and preparation of audited financial statements.
• Prepare VAT calculations, UAE corporate tax computations, and tax records.
• Oversee payroll processing and compliance with UAE Labour Law and WPS.
• Support budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow projections; provide management dashboards.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excel

ERP systems

UAE VAT knowledge

WPS payroll compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

A. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts.

• Maintain financial records, supporting schedules, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reconciliations.

• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, where applicable.

• Coordinate annual external audits and preparation of audited financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, applicable accounting standards, and internal financial policies.

B. Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Analysis

• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

• Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual reports, identifying and explaining significant variances.

• Monitor operating expenses and recommend cost optimisation measures.

• Analyse operational costs, including manpower, overtime, transportation, equipment maintenance, utilities, and processing expenses.

• Support facility-level cost allocation, profitability analysis, and management reporting.

• Prepare financial dashboards and analytical reports to support management decision-making.

• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and targets.

C. Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash Management

• Review and verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.

• Prepare payment schedules and ensure payments are processed within approved terms.

• Monitor customer invoicing, collections, and outstanding receivables.

• Follow up on overdue payments and support credit control activities.

• Maintain accurate customer and supplier reconciliations.

• Monitor daily cash positions and assist with short-term cash flow planning.

• Ensure compliance with financial approval procedures and internal controls.

D. UAE Taxation & Financial Compliance

• Prepare VAT calculations, reconciliations, and returns in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority requirements.

• Support Corporate Tax computations, return preparation, and statutory compliance.

• Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.

• Monitor changes in UAE taxation and financial reporting regulations.

• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and relevant authorities.

• Ensure statutory filings and financial reporting obligations are completed within prescribed deadlines.

E. Payroll Management & Employee Benefits

• Manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.

• Verify employee attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions, leave, and other payroll adjustments.

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE Labour Law and Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements.

• Calculate end-of-service benefits, leave encashment, gratuity, and final settlements.

• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation information.

• Reconcile payroll expenses with financial accounts.

• Coordinate with department heads and operational supervisors to verify manpower attendance and overtime.

• Review payroll discrepancies and implement corrective measures.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee remuneration and personal information.

F. Recruitment, Onboarding & Workforce Planning

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and recruitment documentation.

• Liaise with department heads to identify staffing requirements and manpower needs.

• Prepare employment offers, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation.

• Coordinate employee joining formalities, induction programmes, and probation reviews.

• Maintain recruitment records and monitor hiring progress against approved manpower plans.

• Support workforce planning and manpower cost optimisation.

• Coordinate with recruitment agencies and external service providers when required.

G. HR Operations & Employee Administration

• Manage employee records, employment contracts, personnel files, and HR databases.

• Monitor probation periods, contract renewals, employee confirmations, and employment documentation.

• Maintain attendance, leave, absenteeism, and overtime records.

• Coordinate employee visa processing, work permits, Emirates ID, medical insurance, and related documentation through authorised service providers.

• Monitor document expiry dates and ensure timely renewals.

• Prepare employment letters, salary certificates, and HR correspondence.

• Manage employee exit procedures, clearance documentation, and final settlement coordination.

• Ensure HR records are accurate, confidential, and compliant with applicable regulations.

I. Internal Controls, Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain effective financial and HR administrative controls.

• Ensure proper segregation of duties, approval processes, and supporting documentation.

• Support implementation and improvement of accounting, payroll, and HR information systems.

• Identify opportunities to automate routine financial and HR processes.

• Develop standardised reporting templates, reconciliation schedules, and administrative procedures.

• Monitor audit findings and coordinate implementation of corrective actions.

• Support continuous improvement in financial reporting, payroll accuracy, and HR efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and UAE taxation.

• Working knowledge of UAE Labour Law, payroll, WPS, and HR practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

• Certification or formal training in Human Resources Management.

• Knowledge of IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including senior accounting responsibilities.

• At least 2–3 years of practical HR operations and payroll experience in the UAE.

• Experience managing recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and HR compliance.

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, recycling, or multi-site operations is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, taxation, financial reporting, and external audits.

• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and HR management systems.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial accounting, analytical, and reporting capabilities.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and financial analysis.

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

• Knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, WPS, and employment regulations.

• Experience in payroll administration, recruitment, and employee relations.

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Strong professional ethics, confidentiality, and accountability.