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Senior Accountant
DISTRICT GROUP
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
1 months ago
Financial AccountingGeneral Ledger ManagementAccount ReconciliationFinancial ReportingBudgetingForecasting
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About the Role
District Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. Requires strong financial accounting skills, ERP experience, and several years of progressive experience.
Key Skills for This Role
Financial AccountingGeneral Ledger ManagementAccount ReconciliationFinancial ReportingBudgetingForecasting
Responsibilities
- Manage day to day accounting operations including general ledger postings, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Prepare and analyze financial statements
- Monitor cash flow, manage payables and receivables
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies
- Collaborate with cross functional teams and provide financial insights
Requirements
- Strong financial accounting and reporting skills
- Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Hands on experience with accounting software/ERPs and advanced MS Excel
- Solid understanding of IFRS, tax regulations, and internal control principles
- Proven ability to manage month end and year end closings and audits
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Several years of progressive accounting experience
- Ability to work on site in Abu Dhabi
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Company Description
- District Group is a UAE based firm with a diverse portfolio spanning trading, e commerce, distribution, marketing, and events services.
- The company focuses on consistent quality and excellence, aiming to become one of the most respected companies in the Middle East.
Role Description
- Manage day to day accounting operations including general ledger postings, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month end/year end closing.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements.
- Monitor cash flow, manage payables and receivables.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams and provide financial insights.
- Help improve financial controls, processes, and reporting tools.
Qualifications
- Strong financial accounting and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Hands on experience with accounting software/ERPs and advanced MS Excel.
- Solid understanding of IFRS, tax regulations, and internal control principles.
- Proven ability to manage month end/year end closings and audits.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA) are an advantage.
- Several years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in diverse or multi entity environments.
- Ability to work on site in Abu Dhabi.
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