Senior Accountant

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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