Senior Accountant

JobLeader; Al Ruwais; On-site; QAR 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JobLeader in Ar-Ruwais, UAE is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial activities and ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles. This full-time role offers responsibilities spanning financial statements, monthly closes, cash flow, budgeting, payroll, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks or SAP.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports for management review.
• Conduct monthly and annual closing activities, including reconciliations and analysis of accounts.
• Monitor cash flow and manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and prepare tax returns.
• Manage payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Assist with audits and provide support for external audits.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent worker

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of accounting/finance experience

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Ar-Ruwais, United Arab Emirates

We are currently hiring a Senior Accountant to join our growing team in Ar-Ruwais, UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the financial activities of the company and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports for management review
• Conduct monthly and annual closing activities, including reconciliations and analysis of accounts
• Monitor cash flow and manage budgeting and forecasting processes
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and prepare tax returns
• Manage payroll processing and employee benefits administration
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Assist with audits and provide support for external audits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in the UAE or GCC region
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
• Proficiency in using accounting software such as QuickBooks or SAP
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus

Salary

The salary for this position is 1400$ per month.

This is a full-time position based in Ar-Ruwais. We welcome candidates from all nationalities who meet the requirements. If you are a highly driven individual with strong accounting skills looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.