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Senior Accountant
AL SHUROOQ
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 weeks ago
IFRSUAE VATCorporate TaxPayrollERP Accounting SystemsMS Excel
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About the Role
AL SHUROOQ is looking for a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure compliance with UAE regulations, and prepare financial reports. The role requires 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing, and strong knowledge of IFRS, VAT, and ERP systems.
Key Skills for This Role
IFRSUAE VATCorporate TaxPayrollERP Accounting SystemsMS Excel
Responsibilities
- Supervise and review all accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, and Bank Reconciliations
- Ensure timely month end and year end closing with accurate journal entries
- Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with IFRS
- Manage VAT returns, ensure compliance with FTA guidelines, and support external audits
- Monitor cash flow, coordinate with banks, and prepare treasury reports
- Implement internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements
- Post journal entries, maintain ledgers, and perform reconciliations as needed
- Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, collections follow up, customer reconciliation
- Handle accounts payable: supplier invoices, vendor reconciliations, payment processing
- Maintain payroll records, process WPS payments, gratuity, and leave encashments
- Update and reconcile inventory records (raw material, WIP, finished goods) in ERP
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
- 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Payroll, and ERP accounting systems
- Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and supervisory skills
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Role Summary
- The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing and supervising the day to day accounting operations while also performing hands on accounting tasks. The role requires maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with UAE accounting, VAT, and labor regulations, preparing financ
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and review all accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, and Bank Reconciliations.
- Ensure timely month end and year end closing with accurate journal entries.
- Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with IFRS.
- Manage VAT returns, ensure compliance with FTA guidelines, and support external audits.
- Monitor cash flow, coordinate with banks, and prepare treasury reports.
- Implement internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements.
- Post journal entries, maintain ledgers, and perform reconciliations as needed.
- Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, collections follow up, customer reconciliation.
- Handle accounts payable: supplier invoices, vendor reconciliations, payment processing.
- Maintain payroll records, process WPS payments, gratuity, and leave encashments.
- Update and reconcile inventory records (raw material, WIP, finished goods) in ERP.
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s OR Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing domain.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Payroll, and ERP accounting systems.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and supervisory skills.
Key Competencies
- Detail oriented with high accuracy.
- Hands on and proactive approach.
- Strong communication & coordination skills.
- Ability to multitask between operational accounting and higher level reporting.
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