Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting & Accounting

We have an urgent requirement for Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting & Accounting for Ministry in Dubai, UAE

• Project , Planning, Execution and Monitoring ---Must candidates who have closed books for UAE entities, filed VAT returns, and supported Big 4 audits.
• The ideal candidate is a certified accountant who can independently handle financial reporting and ensure zero compliance gaps.---Must
• End close, financial statements, reconciliations, and compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.--Must
• Work on ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics for accounting and reporting--Must
• Maintain and reconcile GL accounts, bank accounts, intercompany, AR, AP, and fixed assets--Must
• Ensure compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law, IFRS, and Federal Tax Authority requirements.
• Prepare and file VAT returns, reconcile VAT ledgers, and handle FTA queries--Must CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA—-highly Desirable

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Accountant to manage financial reporting and accounting operations .. You will own month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and a recognized professional certification.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End CloseManage end-to-end month-end and year-end closing activities. Prepare trial balance, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements in compliance with IFRS. Post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and provisions. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting per Group deadlines.

General Ledger & Reconciliations

Maintain and reconcile GL accounts, bank accounts, intercompany, AR, AP, and fixed assets. Investigate and clear aged items, suspense, and reconciliation breaks. Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules with supporting documentation for audit.

UAE Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law, IFRS, and Federal Tax Authority requirements. Prepare and file VAT returns, reconcile VAT ledgers, and handle FTA queries. Support UAE Corporate Tax computation and filings. Maintain ESR and UBO documentation as applicable.

Audit & Internal Controls

Act as key contact for external statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits. Prepare audit schedules, samples, and explanations. Implement and monitor internal controls under SOX/ICFR framework. Address audit findings and improve processes.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

Review AP/AR processes, vendor payments, customer collections, and aging analysis. Ensure correct accounting treatment for expenses, CAPEX, and revenue recognition under IFRS 15. Support treasury for cash flow forecasting.

Financial Analysis & Management Reporting

Prepare monthly management reports, variance analysis vs budget/forecast, and KPI dashboards. Support budgeting and forecasting cycles. Provide insights on cost control and financial performance to business stakeholders.

Systems & Process Improvement

Work on ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics for accounting and reporting. Drive automation, standardization, and clean-up of legacy issues. Participate in system implementations, UAT, and chart of accounts governance.

Required Qualifications & SkillsExperience: 10 years in accounting and financial reporting. Minimum 5 years in UAE/GCC with hands-on month-end close and IFRS reporting.

Corporate, or Big 4 experience preferred.Certification: Professional certification – CA, ACCA, CPA, or CMA.Technical Knowledge: Strong IFRS knowledge including IFRS 9, 15, 16. Sound understanding of UAE VAT Law and Corporate Tax. Knowledge of UAE labor law for payroll accounting is a plus.Systems: Proficiency in SAP FI/CO, Oracle Financials, or equivalent ERP. Advanced Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS. Experience with Hyperion, OneStream, or BPC is a plus.

Skills

financial reporting,ifrs,accounting