Senior Accountant

REF 1507728
14.04.2024 | Ras Al Khaimah | full time
General
Location: Ras Al Khaimah
Occupancy: full time
Description
We are looking for a senior accountant who can perform the following tasks:
• Perform and countercheck the whole accounting cycle for a general trading company based in Dubai.
• Apply, prepare and submit VAT requirements and returns.
• Advance knowledge In SAP.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Assist and supervise with other accounting projects
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Requirements
Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required.
3+ years of accounting experience.
Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
Strong financial analysis skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational and stress management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
Ability to train and manage staff.
Ability to work with little to no supervision.
Provisions
Salary: to be discussed
Accommodation provided
Publisher
recruitment agency
up to 50 employees