Senior Accountant
REF 1778910
12.04.2025 | Dubai | full time
- General
- Location: Dubai
- Occupancy: full time
- Description
- WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
1. 5 years experience at managerial level solid in accounting, strong background in managerial accounting and MIS.
2. Working experience in EPICOR.
3. Working experience for VAT return filing.
4. Basic knowledge of consolidation working.
5. Working experience in budgeting & variance analysis reporting.
6. Working experience in calculating the product cost and standard cost.
7. Monthly reporting of financials with exception reports.
8. Working Experience of Banking facilities.
9. Working knowledge in IFRS reporting.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
1. Good command of the English and Arabic language (oral and writing).
2. Strong knowledge of the MS office applications.
3. Possess excellent mathematical calculation skills.
4. Must be able to handle variety of issues & problems and prioritize simultaneously.
5. A dynamic, result oriented, self-organized and committed individual.
SPECIFIC
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review and documentation of accounting procedures, system user producers and accounting process.
2. Timely closing of Accounting books and producing of Financial Reports.
3. Monthly Bank Reconciliation.
4. Clearing suspense and transitory accounts.
5. Appropriate accruals and timely reversal of accruals.
6. Monthly preparation for the financial reports.
7. Ensure the correctness of the reports, statements and accounting practice.
8. Follow up on the reconciliation of all accounts on the chart.
9. Control the import /export payments (LC, CAD, TT, Drafts etc).
10. Oversee the sales collections.
11. Timely payroll preparation.
12. Control the inventory transaction.
13. Supervision on the payments terms, price variances related to purchases.
- Requirements
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
Frequently asked questions
What does a Senior Accountant do?
A Senior Accountant analyzes various transactions and prepares monthly, quarterly or annual financial statements. They also run reports throughout the year that help them keep up with all aspects they’re responsible for on an ongoing basis.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Accountant?
The responsibilities of a Senior Accountant can include reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances, preparing financial statements and assessing internal controls, including risk assessments. They perform monthly balance sheet income statement changes in financial position/budget variance analysis, assist with the design of budgets for review by management, maintain fixed assets and schedules as well as supervise accounting staff.
What makes a good Senior Accountant?
A good Senior Accountant should have sound analytical skills and advanced Excel abilities as well as knowledge in accounting procedures, including preparing month-end reports or financial forecasts for clients, among other things. A bachelors degree is required, but a master’s degree or extensive experience in the accounting field is preferred for a Senior position.
Who does a Senior Accountant work with?
The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and typically manages a team of junior accountants in the department.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Medical insurance
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees