Accountant

Job Description

Accountant General Ledger & Statutory Reporting

The purpose of the role is to act as a business partner in managing financial records and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, while delivering precise financial reporting that supports informed decision-making and operational efficiency across Emarat.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger (GL) Accounting

• Maintain and update general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and proper classification of transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, amortizations, and adjustments in line with approved accounting policies.
• Review GL activity regularly to ensure completeness, correctness, and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Support timely execution of month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities.

Statutory Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare financial disclosures, supporting schedules, and analytical reviews for statutory and regulatory reporting.
  Ensure compliance with relevant accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Reconciliations

• Perform accurate and timely reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts (e.g., intercompany, accruals, provisions, prepayments).
• Investigate and resolve any reconciling items or discrepancies, ensuring proper documentation.

Audit Support

• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to queries for both internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate with auditors to ensure timely completion of annual audits.
• Implement corrective actions based on audit recommendations when required.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting packs.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for significant movements.
• Assist in preparing ad‑hoc reports required by management.

Compliance & Policy Adherence

• Ensure all accounting activities comply with IFRS and company financial policies.
• Maintain proper documentation for journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support process improvements and updates to accounting procedures.

Systems & Process Enhancements

• Work closely with the ERP team on enhancements related to GL, reporting, and automation.
• Participate in UAT and testing for system upgrades or new functionalities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and eliminate manual work.

Education & Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Required: 3-5 years of experience. 
•  Preferred: Experience and knowledge of accounting principles and regulations specific to the UAE and the petroleum industry.
• This role is reserved for UAE Nationals only.