Senior Accountant

About the role

A multinational automobile company based in Dubai is looking for a Senior Accountant. The role oversees day-to-day accounting, monthly and quarterly reporting, payroll accounting, vendor payments, budgeting support, VAT compliance and other finance activities, and supervises one Accountant. It supports the strengthening of finance processes as the Dubai office moves from a Representative Office to a more independent structure, and may later cover invoicing, receivables, commercial accounting and an ERP transition.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, month-end and year-end closing, and periodic financial reports; monitor general ledger balances and accruals
• Oversee vendor payments, receipts, petty cash and bank reconciliations
• Handle payroll accounting for local and expatriate employees, including deductions, adjustments and reconciliations
• Assist with the annual budget, monthly actuals versus budget analysis and variance analysis
• Oversee VAT data preparation, filing support and refunds, and support internal and external audits
• Support accounting, reporting, pooled funds and invoicing to Head Office
• Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate stock taking
• Supervise the Accountant reporting to this role and implement process improvements
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and support the office's transition to a more independent entity

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA or CMA preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of accounting experience, including at least 2-3 years in a senior or supervisory role
• UAE accounting experience required
• Experience in a multinational or regional office environment preferred; trading, automotive or commercial background is an added advantage

Required skills

• Financial accounting, month-end and year-end closing, payments, reconciliations, payroll accounting, budgeting and VAT
• Sage or similar accounting / ERP systems
• Exposure to SAP or ERP migration projects is an advantage