Accountant jobs in United States

Our client is a well-established diversified group of companies with its head office in Dubai United Arab Emirates committed to excellence innovation and sustainable growth. Our client is looking for an experienced and highly skilled accountant to join their finance team and contribute to their continued success. This position is a permanent full time role based in Dubai United Arab Emirates. Candidates for this role shall reside in the United Arab Emirates; the relocation from other countries/regions is not possible for this position.
Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the finance department responsible for managing the full accounting cycle for entities within the group. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles financial reporting and compliance with the UAE financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills a meticulous approach to data and the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records ensuring all transactions are properly recorded classified and reconciled;
  
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions including invoice processing payment runs and collection activities;
  
• Process and reconcile bank statements petty cash and bank card transactions.
  

General Ledger Management:

• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals prepayments depreciation and amortization;
  
• Perform regular general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
  

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Experience in preparation of accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet Income Statement Cash Flow Statement) for individual entities and assistance in group consolidation;
  
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance against budget and prior periods;
  
• Assist in the preparation of management reports to support decision-making.
  

Budgeting and Forecasting Support:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts;
  
• Monitor budget performance and highlight deviations.
  

Fixed Assets Management: Maintain fixed asset register and transactions related to fixed assets including depreciation and other changes/movements in asset value.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
Ad-Hoc Duties: Undertake any other accounting or finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager and the CFO.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field;
  
• Professional accounting qualification is highly preferred;
  
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience;
  
• Proven expertise in preparing full sets of accounts for multiple entities;
  
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE accounting standards and regulations;
  
• Experience with UAE VAT Corporate Tax regulations and filing;
  
• Proficiency in accounting software/ERPs;
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUPs financial modeling);
  
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills;
  
• High level of accuracy attention to detail and integrity;
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of working effectively with various departments;
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  

BenefitsA remuneration package shall be discussed with the shortlisted candidates.