Senior Accountant Dubai UAE

Position: Senior Accountant

Date posted: 2023-11-09

Industry: other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 3 to 5 year

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Salary: AED 5000 to 10000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential

Description:

Hiring Senior Accountant

Brief Description

Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is a plus.
• Proven experience (X+ years) as an Accountant, preferably with experience in a senior role.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS), and applicable tax regulations.
• Proficiency in using financial software and ERP systems for accounting and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.