[Hiring] Senior Accountant Dubai UAE

Position: Senior Accountant

Date Posted: April 30, 2026

Industry: Accounting / Finance / Maritime / Shipping

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 5–8 Years of Relevant Experience

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (ACCA/CPA/CA Preferred)

Salary: AED 10000 to 15000 (estimated)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

Description:

A leading maritime organization is looking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Dubai. This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in financial reporting, multi-entity accounting, and VAT compliance, particularly within the shipping or maritime sector.

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full month-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet schedules and profit & loss statements, including detailed variance analysis

• Perform bank reconciliations across multiple currencies and resolve discrepancies efficiently

• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring balances are accurate and properly documented

• Handle vessel-related financial activities such as voyage costs, charter revenues, and multi-currency accounting

• Manage VAT processes, including preparation, filing, documentation, and audit support

• Prepare audit schedules and maintain readiness for internal and external audits

• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger with accurate postings and timely clearance of outstanding items

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required

• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA are preferred

• 5–8 years of accounting experience, ideally within the shipping or maritime industry

• Strong hands-on experience with month-end closing and supporting schedules

• Mandatory experience in VAT preparation and filing

• Experience working in multi-entity and multi-currency environments

• Solid understanding of IFRS standards

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals seeking to grow their career within a dynamic and specialized industry environment.


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