Sr. Accountant - Real Estate

Al Fattan Properties; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Fattan Properties is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger, month-end close, budgeting, and financial reporting in Dubai. You will monitor cash flow, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with UAE VAT and corporate tax rules.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting and a solid Real Estate background. The position involves coordinating audits, improving internal controls, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure timely financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional accounting certification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a senior role.
• Candidates with strong background in Real Estate are preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, review, and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accounts payables and accounts receivables.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and budgets.
• Monitor cash flow and perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash balances.
• Lead and coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and company financial policies.
• Strong knowledge in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Analyze financial data, budgets, and variances to identify trends, control costs, and provide actionable insights to support management decision-making.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of financial information.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, maintaining supporting documentation, and addressing auditor queries.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to improve financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and risk management.
• Review accounting transactions and supporting documents to ensure proper classification, authorization, and compliance with company policies.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance monitoring to support business objectives.

Skills

Senior accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA certification

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, review, and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accounts payables and accounts receivables.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and budgets.
• Monitor cash flow and perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash balances.
• Lead and coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and company financial policies.
• Strong knowledge in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Analyze financial data, budgets, and variances to identify trends, control costs, and provide actionable insights to support management decision-making.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of financial information.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, maintaining supporting documentation, and addressing auditor queries.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to improve financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and risk management.
• Review accounting transactions and supporting documents to ensure proper classification, authorization, and compliance with company policies.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance monitoring to support business objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional accounting certification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in a senior role.
• Candidates with strong background in Real Estate are preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.