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Senior Accountant

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Job Title – Senior Accountant Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, budgeting, and financial analysis. The role will support a structured, service-driven organization operating across technology, digital services, industry standards, and supply-chain solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong UAE accounting experience, excellent knowledge of financial controls and reporting, and the ability to work closely with management and cross-functional teams. The organization operates on a cost-recovery basis and provides technology-neutral services and solutions across multiple industries, making strong financial monitoring and service-revenue accounting particularly important.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
  • Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, and bank reconciliations.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and MIS reports.
  • Review journal entries and ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records.
  • Analyze financial performance and highlight significant variances to management.

Revenue & Receivables Management

  • Monitor revenue generated from memberships, services, subscriptions, licenses, and other business activities.
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition and timely invoicing.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and coordinate collection activities.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Prepare ageing reports and follow up on overdue balances.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

  • Review supplier invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure invoices are properly approved and accurately recorded.
  • Perform vendor reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
  • Prepare payment schedules and coordinate timely supplier payments.
  • Monitor recurring expenses and identify opportunities for improved cost control.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

  • Support preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Monitor actual performance against approved budgets.
  • Prepare detailed variance analysis and identify key financial drivers.
  • Develop management reports and financial dashboards as required.
  • Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

VAT & Statutory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and applicable tax regulations.
  • Prepare VAT workings and supporting documentation.
  • Coordinate VAT filings and ensure timely submission of required returns.
  • Maintain accurate tax records and documentation.
  • Support external tax advisors and auditors during compliance reviews.

Audit & Internal Controls

  • Coordinate annual external and internal audit activities.
  • Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and financial records.
  • Respond to auditor queries and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
  • Maintain robust internal controls across finance processes.
  • Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective measures.
  • Ensure compliance with internal finance policies and procedures.

Cash Flow & Treasury

  • Monitor daily cash balances, receipts, and payments.
  • Prepare short- and medium-term cash-flow forecasts.
  • Perform regular bank reconciliations.
  • Monitor liquidity requirements and upcoming payment obligations.
  • Support management with cash-flow and treasury reporting.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Ensure effective use of ERP/accounting systems for financial transactions and reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes.
  • Improve reconciliation, reporting, and month-end closing procedures.
  • Maintain accurate financial master data and system records.
  • Support implementation of new finance systems, reporting tools, and process improvements.

Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with management and teams across operations, technology, sales, customer service, and administration.
  • Provide financial guidance on operational activities and commercial decisions.
  • Support management with accurate and timely financial information.
  • Coordinate with banks, auditors, tax consultants, vendors, and other external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
  • CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
  • 5–8 years of accounting experience, including relevant UAE experience.
  • Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, financial reporting, accounting standards, and internal controls.
  • Experience handling complete accounting cycles and month-end closing.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in a service-oriented, technology, professional-services, or membership-based organization is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Financial accounting and reporting
  • General ledger management
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Revenue accounting
  • UAE VAT compliance
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial analysis and variance reporting
  • Cash-flow management
  • Audit coordination
  • Internal controls
  • ERP/accounting systems
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • MIS and management reporting
  • Reconciliation and month-end closing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to work within a technology- and standards-driven organization
  • Exposure to digital services, industry standards, and international business operations
  • Professional and collaborative working environment
  • Career growth and continuous learning opportunities
  • Opportunity to contribute to strong financial governance and operational efficiency

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