Senior Accountant (Dubai Based)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• **Accounting Operations & Reporting:**
• Oversee daily accounting functions, including the management of the General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Perform timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing procedures, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• **GCC Tax & Compliance Management:**
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations, managing all related filings and documentation.
• Coordinate and support finance teams in other GCC countries (e.g., KSA, Kuwait) to ensure local compliance with VAT/Zakat and other relevant tax authorities (e.g., ZATCA).
• **Software & Systems Management:**
• Utilize Tally ERP software for all daily entries, transaction processing, and report generation.
• Ensure consistency and data integrity across different regional branches/entities using the Tally system.
• **Auditing & Analysis:**
• Coordinate with external auditors in the UAE and provide remote support for audits in other GCC locations.
• Analyze financial data, prepare budgets and forecasts, and provide actionable insights to management.
• **Regional Support & Travel:**
• Undertake occasional business trips to GCC countries to provide on-site finance support, training, or audit assistance as required (estimated 10-20% travel time).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• **Education:** A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. A professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, or CMA is strongly preferred.
• **Experience:**
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the UAE or wider GCC region.
• Experience managing finance/accounting tasks across multiple geographic locations is a significant advantage.
• **Technical Skills:**
• Proficiency in Tally ERP software is essential.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS) and GCC tax/regulatory frameworks (UAE VAT/CT, KSA VAT/Zakat).
• **Soft Skills:**
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail, adaptability, and the willingness to travel for work.