Senior Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant with a minimum of 8 years’ experience, preferably in a family‑owned business. The candidate will handle daily accounting, payroll, overtime calculations, petty cash, supplier payments, retail transactions, AP/AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, and UAE VAT compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting records and transactions.
• Process monthly payroll, salaries, deductions, and overtime calculations.
• Reconcile payroll with attendance, timesheets, and approved overtime.
• Manage petty cash, supplier payments, AP/AR, and bank reconciliations.
• Record and reconcile retail sales and cash collections.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Ensure UAE VAT compliance.
• Monitor expenses, cash flow, and financial controls.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, suppliers, HR, and management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
• Family business experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, overtime, AP/AR, petty cash, bank reconciliation, and VAT.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP software and advanced Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills.

Required skills

• Accounting/ERP software
• Advanced Excel
• Payroll processing
• VAT compliance