Senior Accountant
REF 1817397
01.06.2025 | Abu Dhabi | full time
- General
- Location: Abu Dhabi
- Occupancy: full time
- To join : immediately
- 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
- 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
- Transport provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- 50 - 200 employees