Senior Accountant

Role purpose We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team on an urgent basis. The Senior Accountant keeps accurate financial records, coordinates period-end closing and prepares reliable financial reports for assigned group entities. The role also supports treasury and cash management, payroll, compliance, audit readiness and effective financial controls, working closely with operational teams. Key responsibilities 1. Financial accounting and reporting Maintain the general ledger and prepare supported journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations. Coordinate monthly and year-end closing, and prepare financial statements and management reporting schedules within agreed deadlines. Support the team in analyzing balance sheet movements, income and expenses, and explain significant variances against budget and prior periods. Reconcile intercompany balances and transactions, and prepare supporting schedules for group consolidation where assigned. 2. Treasury management and reporting Prepare the daily cash flow, tracking bank movements including expected payments and collections. Issue post-dated cheques (PDCs) to vendors in line with agreed payment terms. Process vendor payments, both local and cross-border. Manage petty cash to support operations. Handle import and export letters of credit (LCs). Support bank facilities, including trust receipts and term loans. Liaise with bank relationship managers to support business operations. Keep KYC records up to date with banks and other institutions. 3. Receivables and payables Review customer and supplier reconciliations, ageing reports, payment proposals and outstanding balances. Coordinate with sales and operations on billing accuracy, collections, credit notes and disputed transactions. Prepare bank reconciliations, monitor cash requirements and support cash-flow forecasting. Approve purchase orders, book vendor bills and reconcile vendor accounts. Review supporting documents and authorisation before processing transactions, within delegated authority. 4. Compliance, audit and internal controls Prepare schedules and documentation for tax filings (e.g. VAT, Corporate Tax) and statutory reporting, working with designated advisers and reviewers. Support internal and external audits with reconciliations, evidence and explanations, and follow up agreed corrective actions. Apply approved accounting policies, maintain a clear audit trail, and escalate unsupported entries, control gaps and unusual transactions. Improve reporting processes and accounting-system workflows while maintaining appropriate access controls and segregation of duties. 5. Payroll, WPS and employee accounts Maintain payroll records and process salaries through the Wage Protection System (WPS) using SIF files. Prepare employee account reconciliations and schedules of payroll deductions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education and certification Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce. Professional qualification (CA, CMA, ACCA or CPA) preferred. Experience 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years at senior level in a multi-entity or group environment. Hands-on experience with month-end close, bank relationships, LCs and trade finance. Working knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and WPS payroll requirements. Skills Strong command of IFRS and reconciliation practices. Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel. Attention to detail, sound judgement and ability to meet tight deadlines. Clear communication with banks, auditors and operational teams. Immediate joiners will be preferred. Employment Type Full-time