Senior Accountant

Accountant
Dubai, UAE
June 25, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Role Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing and supervising the day-to-day accounting operations while also performing hands-on accounting tasks. The role requires maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with UAE accounting, VAT, and labor regulations, preparing financial reports, and supporting management in decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and review all accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, and Bank Reconciliations.
  • Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing with accurate journal entries.
  • Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with IFRS.
  • Manage VAT returns, ensure compliance with FTA guidelines, and support external audits.
  • Monitor cash flow, coordinate with banks, and prepare treasury reports.
  • Implement internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvements.
  • Post journal entries, maintain ledgers, and perform reconciliations as needed.
  • Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, collections follow-up, customer reconciliation.
  • Handle accounts payable: supplier invoices, vendor reconciliations, payment processing.
  • Maintain payroll records, process WPS payments, gratuity, and leave encashments.
  • Update and reconcile inventory records (raw material, WIP, finished goods) in ERP.
  • Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and banks.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s OR Master degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
  • 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing domain.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, Payroll, and ERP accounting systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.

Key Competencies

  • Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
  • Hands-on and proactive approach.
  • Strong communication & coordination skills.
  • Ability to multitask between operational accounting and higher-level reporting.
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