Accountant - General Ledger
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About the Role
AD Ports Group seeks a General Ledger Accountant to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, support period-end closing, and maintain compliance with IFRS. Requires a Bachelor's degree, CPA/ACCA, and 3-4 years of experience in GL, reconciliations, and month-end close.
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Responsibilities
- Support month end, quarter end, and year end closing activities across UAE and international entities
- Manage general ledger activities including recording, processing, reviewing, and posting journal entries
- Prepare and review reconciliations, trial balance schedules, and supporting schedules
- Maintain the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts in compliance with IFRS and internal policies
- Liaise with finance teams (AP, AR, Tax, FP&A, Payroll, FA) for data alignment and issue resolution
- Support financial reporting, internal and external audits (including ICOFR), and tax compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant field
- Chartered accountancy or suitable accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA)
- Minimum 3 4 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience with General Ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month end close
- Oracle/ERP exposure and Chart of Accounts handling
- Knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and audit support
- Excellent English; Arabic is an added advantage
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial software
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Job Description
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording of financial transactions in the General Ledger.
- Support period end closing across UAE and international entities.
- Maintain data integrity and compliance with IFRS, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
Core Responsibilities
- Support month end, quarter end, and year end closing activities across UAE and international entities.
- Manage general ledger activities including recording, processing, reviewing, and posting journal entries.
- Prepare and review reconciliations, trial balance schedules, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts.
- Liaise with finance teams to support data alignment and issue resolution.
- Support financial reporting, internal and external audits, and tax compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Chartered accountancy or suitable accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA) is essential.
- Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage.
- A minimum of 3 4 years of experience in a similar role.
- Experience with General Ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month end close.
- Oracle/ERP exposure and Chart of Accounts handling.
- IFRS, financial reporting, and audit support.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial software.
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