Senior Accountant

About the role

We are expanding our finance team and need a Senior Accountant to manage day‑to‑day accounting for our regional entities. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Operations, you will ensure accurate books, healthy cash flow and timely regulatory filings.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure correct transaction classification across entities.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, payment scheduling and follow‑up on outstanding receivables.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash and other financial records.
• Process employee reimbursements and freelancer expense claims with proper documentation and approvals.
• Register new entities and clients in the finance system, submit invoices to client portals and handle e‑invoicing.
• Post journal entries, accruals, pre‑payments and month‑end adjustments accurately and on time.
• Prepare and file VAT returns (FTA, ZATCA) and assist with corporate tax, Zakat and withholding tax filings.
• Support payroll entries, reconcile payroll, and manage WPS, end‑of‑service gratuity and pension contributions where applicable.
• Assist internal, external and tax audits by providing documentation, schedules and reconciliations.
• Maintain secure digital and physical financial records and liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks and vendors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; ACCA, CPA, CMA or CA preferred.
• 5–6 years of progressive accounting experience in the GCC, full‑cycle accounting and month‑/year‑end close.
• Experience with VAT, Zakat and corporate tax compliance, IFRS and audit coordination.
• Residence visa holder preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Xero, Zoho or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• SharePoint usage for document management.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, Zakat and corporate tax regulations.
• Ability to prepare journal entries, accruals and month‑end adjustments.