Senior Financial Accountant

About the role

King Group is a Dubai-based group of seven companies, supported by a central finance function and company accountants. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Senior Financial Accountant in Dubai, reporting to the Finance Manager. The role owns the books and month-end close across the seven companies, ensuring consistent accounting practices and accurate, timely monthly accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Review and finalise the monthly books prepared by the company accountants.
• Manage the month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions and journal reviews.
• Reconcile bank accounts, platform settlements (Uber, Bolt, Yango, Deliveroo and others), receivables, payables and intercompany balances.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, including a fleet of about 100 vehicles.
• Lead the company accountants by assigning work, setting deadlines, reviewing entries and maintaining standard month-end close checklists.
• Ensure all group companies follow a consistent chart of accounts, closing timetable and accounting standards.
• Act as the first point of escalation for accounting questions before referring matters to the Finance Manager.

Required profile

• ACCA, CPA or CMA qualification, or partially qualified CA.
• Hands-on experience maintaining accounting records and independently managing the month-end close.
• Ability to review accounting entries, resolve reconciliation differences and maintain accurate books.
• Strong organisational skills, able to coordinate accountants and meet deadlines across multiple companies.
• Excellent attention to detail, accountability and clear communication skills.

Required skills

• Strong Excel skills.
• Month-end close and accounting record maintenance.