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Senior Accountant

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Roles & Responsibilities

Senior Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage and oversee general accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting month-end close processes, financial analysis, audit preparation, and maintaining internal controls. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions

  • Ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP

  • Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities

  • Analyze financial data and provide variance reports and insights to management

  • Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations

  • Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures

  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate financial data flow

  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in the preparation of tax filings

  • Support process improvement initiatives and accounting system enhancements

Key Focus Areas

  • General ledger and financial reporting

  • Month-end and year-end closing

  • Compliance with accounting standards and tax laws

  • Audit support and internal control implementation

  • Financial analysis and variance reporting

  • Cross-functional collaboration and data accuracy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s is a plus)

  • Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CA is preferred

  • Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience

  • Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and local tax regulations

  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)

  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

  • High degree of integrity and confidentiality

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City:
  • Job Category : Finance and Accounting