Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant GL and Audit UAEN

Role holder is responsible for:

• Effective and timely closing of General ledger on monthly basis
• Prepare necessary elimination entries and consolidated Trial Balance.
• Preparation of detailed schedule for Group entities and necessary adjustments.
• Assist in preparation of Financials and related Audit

Group General Ledger

• Prepare quarterly & annual Group Consolidated Financial Statements
• Prepare standalone & subsidiaries Financial Statements
• Prepare Reclassification entries
• Perform necessary variance analysis.
• Prepare Notes to account for group & subsidiary financial statements.
• Passing necessary Journals for accruals, provisions, amortizations, reconciliation in GL for Group & subsidiaries to ensure recording and presenting accurate data to stakeholders.
• Preparing Schedules of Balance Sheet account for each entity of the Group, reconciliation with GL and doing adjustment as deemed necessary.
• Reviewing Trial Balance of the Group in each monthly closing and passing necessary adjustments.
• Liaise with Internal, External Auditors and assist them to complete tasks in due timeline.
• Liaise with Internal Stakeholders and sharing details on regular basis to ensure accounts are maintained accurately.
• Assist Line Manager in performing daily and closing activities i.e., monthly closing, elimination and reclassification entries.
• Prepare monthly trend analysis before month closing.
• Prepare monthly manual and journals in Consolidation Module.
• Preparation and reconciliations of Eliminations entries.
• Work on Group Consolidation Module and Trial Balances for MMR purposes.
• Preparing variance analysis and accounts reconciliations with the Sub Ledgers.
• Preparation and review of accounting treatment entries like IFRS9 (Bad Debt), inventory Slow moving etc.
• Recording transactions as per IFRS into the books.

Group Audit (Statutory)

• Prepare schedules for external auditors and as requested ensuring accurate and timely preparation of Company audited financials.
• Work with Auditors to complete audit field work.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders from group for closure of audit findings.
• Assisting other sections within finance in all internal as well as external audits.

Others

• Prepare analysis of complex financial data within standard accounting frameworks and report to line managers.
• Coordination with different audit departments (internal / external)
• Work according to Audit planner from different audit authorities.
• Comply with all HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines, and integrate HSE considerations into daily professional and technical tasks.
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, and non‑conformities promptly to help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Participate in required HSE training and support environmentally responsible and safe work practices.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by Line Manager to achieve divisional objectives.

Top competencies required

• General ledger and month‑end close expertise
• Group consolidation and eliminations
• Financial schedules and reporting accuracy
• Audit support and compliance orientation
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Proactive and adaptable to ad-hoc tasks and changing priorities.
• Digital Savvy