Senior Accountant Abu Dhabi UAE

Position: Senior Accountant

Date posted: 2024-01-19

Industry: other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 2 to 5 year

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Salary: AED 5000 to 10000

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential

Description:

Senior Accountant required

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent & Senior Level

Project Location(s): MBZ City Abu Dhabi, UAE

Education: Master in Accounting & Finance, Preferred Certification CA, CMA or CPA

Job Description

• Verify and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Analyse financial information and summarize financial results for management decision making.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems.
• Participate in financial standards setting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process.
• Prepare financial statements
• Responsible for Annual tax return & VAT return matters and issues.
• Coordinate with internal auditors to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate with auditor for yearend accounts closing process
• Liaise with our management and other accountants to improve financial procedures.
• WIP verification as per progress reports and contract value.
• Monitor cash related transactions i-e project funds & business advances.
• Review commercial proposals, & arrangement of bid bonds/bank guarantee.
• Monitor project costing and expenses as per the allocated budget.
• Verification of sale invoices and aging analysis for strong follow-up with clients.
• Review & monitor monthly payroll-related activities and final settlements of employees.
• Verification of vendors’ payment, purchasing and recording of assets.
• As our ideal candidate, you should have:
• Master in Accounting Finance or relevant
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as accountant or similar role in UAE
• Thorough knowledge of accounting software-Tally
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Excellent knowledge of risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office.
• Analytical mind with math aptitude.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Organizational and leadership skills.