Senior Accountant

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and Profit & Loss reports in accordance with IFRS. Analyse financial performance, identify variances, and provide financial insights and recommendations to management. Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and cash flow projections to support business decisions. Monitor and interpret cash flow, daily bank movements, and liquidity requirements. Perform bank, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Reconcile AP, AR, supplier statements, customer balances, and intercompany accounts, while maintaining aging reports. Process, review, and verify supplier invoices, customer invoices, Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), payment certificates, and supporting documents before posting. Prepare supplier payments, oversee weekly payment runs, and review bank transfers, card transactions, and payment records. Manage payroll processing, salary transfers, WPS files, commissions, and related reconciliations. Maintain and reconcile petty cash transactions and allocate expenses to the appropriate cost centres and projects. Prepare project cost reports, profitability analysis, financial progress reports, and monitor project margins. Reconcile income received from third-party property and asset managers, comparing expected versus actual receipts. Monitor and analyse operating expenses across business units, locations, projects, cost centres, and expense categories. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including asset capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals. Control inventory records and perform inventory reconciliations. Prepare, reconcile, and submit UAE VAT returns in compliance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations. Support ERP implementation and optimization, including chart of accounts, cost centres, financial dimensions, workflows, and reporting structures. Develop and improve Excel templates, financial models, dashboards, reconciliations, and management reporting tools. Prepare tender pricing, cost analysis, financial documentation, and support contract submissions. Manage performance guarantees, insurance documentation, and financial compliance requirements for contracts. Maintain company financial records required for ICV certification and other regulatory compliance requirements. Coordinate with external auditors by preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documents, and responding to audit queries. Coordinate with internal departments, project teams, property managers, vendors, clients, and external advisors to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely data submission. Review and verify all accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Identify process improvements, strengthen internal controls, reduce financial risks, and improve operational efficiency. Assist senior management with strategic financial planning, budgeting, business analysis, and decision-making. Supervise and guide junior accounting staff, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and timely completion of financial tasks. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; a Master's degree is a plus for advanced understanding. CPA certification is highly preferred, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and professional standards. Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or public accounting environment. Experience in industry-specific accounting practices, such as manufacturing or healthcare, is advantageous. TECHNICAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE Microsoft Dynamics 365 Knowledge of accounting/financial software Knowledge of relevant IFRS and accounting standards MS Office Microsoft Power BI Advanced Microsoft Excel Employment Type Full Time Company Industry HotelsHospitality Department / Functional Area AccountsTaxationAuditCompany Secretary Keywords Team LeadershipCash Flow ManagementSenior Financial AnalystFinance ManagerAudit SupportAccounts PayableFinancial ControllerFinancial SoftwareSenior Accountant Get real-time job updates only on our App