Senior Accountant – Finance & Reporting

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant – Finance & Reporting with strong hands‑on expertise in end‑to‑end accounting operations, financial reporting, month‑end closing, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate must have relevant accounting and finance experience with a real estate developer in the UAE, along with a strong understanding of financial controls, IFRS, and UAE VAT requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities and ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Maintain and review the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, provisions, pre‑payments and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and inter‑company transactions.
• Produce budget vs. actual reports, variance analysis and financial performance reports for management.
• Monitor and account for real‑estate development project costs, revenues and related financial transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow monitoring and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, UAE VAT requirements and internal financial policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify discrepancies in financial data and resolve accounting and reporting issues promptly.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 + years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Hands‑on experience with a real‑estate developer in the UAE (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT requirements.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, CMA or CPA are an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Solid understanding of IFRS.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations.