Senior Financial Accountant

– Senior Financial Accountant

• Position: Senior Financial Accountant
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant with strong expertise in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, and Bookkeeping to manage financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

1. Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and financial transactions.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer and ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor invoices, expenses, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Handle general ledger, journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records and reporting.

2. Auditing & Compliance

• Review financial transactions, Intercompany reconciliations, and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare schedules, supporting documents and financial records for the audit by coordinating with the Finance Director.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards and applicable regulations.
• Review financial transactions and identify discrepancies.

3. Taxation – UAE

• Handle UAE VAT calculations, filing and reconciliation.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and payments.
• Maintain proper tax documentation and records.
• Liaise with tax consultants and authorities when required.

4. Financial Control

• Monitor budgets, expenses and financial performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and financial risks.
• Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• Minimum 7–8 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Hands-on experience in auditing, bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software (Pact Software will be a preferred advantage) and Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.