Job Openings Senior Accountant

About the job Senior Accountant

WE ARE HIRING – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Department: Finance
Job Level: Senior Officer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

To manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records and timely financial reporting, support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis, and maintain effective financial controls and compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and applicable accounting regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily accounting transactions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing, preparation of financial statements, trial balances, and management reports.
  • Monitor customer collections, supplier payments, outstanding balances, expenses, accruals, provisions, and cash flow.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, budget comparisons, variance analysis, and financial performance reports for management review and decision-making.
  • Support the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost-control plans.
  • Ensure accurate recording and classification of revenue, expenses, accruals, provisions, assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements, company financial policies, and applicable accounting standards and regulations.
  • Maintain effective internal controls, accounting procedures, financial documentation, and reconciliation processes.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors, banks, suppliers, customers, and other departments on financial matters and ensure timely submission of required documents.
  • Support UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, including maintaining accurate tax records and supporting required filings and documentation.
  • Monitor Accounts Payable and Receivable, verify invoices, reconcile supplier and customer accounts, and support timely collections and payments.
  • Support payroll-related accounting activities, including payroll reconciliations, salary adjustments, employee advances, deductions, and end-of-service settlement calculations.
  • Review accounting records and transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper authorization, and compliance with company policies.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff, review their work, and ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
  • Support the CFO/Finance Manager in financial planning, business analysis, cost management, cash flow forecasting, and other finance-related initiatives.
  • Provide financial analysis and insights to management to support business planning and informed financial decision-making.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior accounting role.
  • Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, general accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls.
  • Practical knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
  • Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, cost control, and financial analysis.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with management, auditors, banks, suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to guide and mentor junior accounting staff and manage accounting activities independently.
  • High standards of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and professional accountability.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative finance environment.

Ideal Candidate

A results-driven and technically strong accounting professional with sound financial judgment and proven experience in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently, supporting senior management, guiding junior team members, and contributing to continuous improvement of financial processes and business performance.

Interested candidates: Please share your updated CV to career@skills-hub.ae/info@skills-hub.ae


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