Senior Accountant
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About the Role
Our client, a multinational automobile company in Dubai, seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting, monthly/quarterly reporting, payroll, vendor payments, budgeting, and VAT compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting activities of the Dubai office, ensuring accurate and timely recording and monitoring of transactions and cashflows
- Manage month end and year end closing activities and preparation of periodic financial reports for management and Head Office
- Oversee vendor payments, office and utility related payments, expense postings, and other operating disbursements
- Monitor receipts, bank transactions, petty cash, and fund management; ensure timely bank reconciliations and payment controls
- Oversee payroll related accounting for local and expatriate employees, including reimbursements, deductions, adjustments, and reconciliations
- Assist in preparation of annual budget for Administration Department, including quarterly budget revisions and variance analysis
- Oversee VAT data preparation, filing support, and VAT refund processes in coordination with external consultants
- Support internal and external audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Coordinate with Head Office on monthly reporting, reconciliations, and finance related matters
- Supervise and review the work of the Accountant; ensure proper work allocation, follow up, accuracy, and development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 7 10 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 3 years in a senior or supervisory accounting role
- Strong experience in financial accounting, month end and year end closing, payments, reconciliations, payroll accounting, budgeting, and VAT
- UAE accounting experience is required
- Experience with Sage or similar accounting/ERP systems is required
- Exposure to SAP or ERP migration projects will be an advantage
- Experience in a multinational or regional office environment preferred
- Experience in trading, automotive, motorcycle, or commercial business environment an added advantage
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Job Summary
- Our client, a multinational automobile company based in Dubai, is looking for a Senior Accountant.
- This role will be responsible for overseeing day to day accounting activities, monthly and quarterly reporting, payroll related accounting, vendor payments, budgeting support, VAT compliance and other finance related activities.
- The role will also supervise one Accountant and support the strengthening of finance processes as the Dubai office evolves from a Representative Office to a more independent operating structure.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the accounting activities of the Dubai office and ensure accurate and timely recording and monitoring of transactions and cashflows.
- Manage month end, year end closing activities and preparation of periodic financial reports for management and Head Office.
- Ensure proper accounting treatment, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Monitor general ledger balances, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting schedules.
- Oversee vendor payments, office and utility related payments, expense postings, and other operating disbursements.
- Monitor receipts, bank transactions, petty cash, and fund management.
- Ensure timely bank reconciliations, payment controls, and proper cash flow monitoring.
- Maintain proper control over cheque preparation, bank transfers, and payment processing.
- Oversee payroll related accounting for local and expatriate employees, including reimbursements, deductions, adjustments, and related reconciliations.
- Ensure proper accounting and control of employee related payments and salary transfers.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy and timely processing.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for the Administration Department, including quarterly budget revisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum 7 10 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 3 years in a senior or supervisory accounting role.
- Strong experience in financial accounting, month end and year end closing, payments, reconciliations, payroll accounting, budgeting, and VAT.
- UAE accounting experience is required.
- Experience with Sage or similar accounting/ERP systems is required.
- Exposure to SAP or ERP migration projects will be an advantage.
- Experience in a multinational or regional office environment will be preferred.
- Experience in a trading, automotive, motorcycle, or commercial business environment will be an added advantage.
- Experience in asset control, stock taking and support for internal admin/business projects will be an advantage.
Compensation
- Salary: 18000 19000 Package (monthly)
Workplace
- On site
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