Senior Accountant

Job Requirements and Benefits:-

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Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Month-end and Year-end Close: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all necessary adjustments, accruals, and reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger and oversee the chart of accounts. Ensure proper coding of transactions and adherence to accounting standards.
• Accounts Receivable (AR) Process: Oversee group level AR including overseas entities.
• Fixed asset accounting- handing group Fixed asset register including proper recording of depreciation.
• Petty Cash accounting – Will be handling petty cash accounting for group with a team of accountants.
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate and support external and internal audits, ensuring timely and accurate provision of information. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Streamline accounting procedures and develop best practices.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff. Review their work and provide constructive feedback. Assist in their professional development.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Provide insights and recommendations to management based on the analysis.
• Financial Systems Management: Oversee the maintenance and integrity of financial systems and software. Recommend enhancements or upgrades as needed.
• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Any professional qualification like ACCA would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a proven Senior Accountant or similar senior accounting role, including team management.
• Hands-on accounting expertise and a strong understanding of IFRS provisions.
• Experience with ERP solutions, with a mandatory requirement for Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience in team management.
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT, including the filing of VAT returns.
• Experience in AR processes and accounting would be an added advantage.
• Must have experience in handling petty cash, Fixed asset Accounting in multi entity set up including the full process.