Senior Accountant
REF 1766343
26.03.2025 | Sharjah | full time
- General
- Location: Sharjah
- Occupancy: full time
- To join : within 1 month
- Description
- Responsibilities
Manage General Ledger by checking journal entries, reconcile financial statements and accounts, and ensure data accuracy
Responsible for all activities of the accounting and VAT, such as accounts payable, payment, accounts receivable, collections, financial statement closing and payroll
Preparation of annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting estimates and in variance analysis
Preparing monthly and annual accounts
Document financial transactions by entering account information
Handle VAT reporting (payables and receivables). Ensure collections and payments are done in line with UAE regulations
Keep accurate and up to date financial record; receipts, invoices, final statements etc.
Prepare financial reports when required
Coordinating portfolio valuation inspections, time frames and information with the regional offices, ensuring all information is collected as required.
Amending, formatting, proofreading, and collating a PDF draft and final report to ensure they are in line with our corporate standard with particular attention to consistency.
Maintaining an accurate filing system and accounting records
Maintain detailed and comprehensive financial control documentation
- Requirements
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
Frequently asked questions
What does a Senior Accountant do?
A Senior Accountant analyzes various transactions and prepares monthly, quarterly or annual financial statements. They also run reports throughout the year that help them keep up with all aspects they’re responsible for on an ongoing basis.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Accountant?
The responsibilities of a Senior Accountant can include reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances, preparing financial statements and assessing internal controls, including risk assessments. They perform monthly balance sheet income statement changes in financial position/budget variance analysis, assist with the design of budgets for review by management, maintain fixed assets and schedules as well as supervise accounting staff.
What makes a good Senior Accountant?
A good Senior Accountant should have sound analytical skills and advanced Excel abilities as well as knowledge in accounting procedures, including preparing month-end reports or financial forecasts for clients, among other things. A bachelors degree is required, but a master’s degree or extensive experience in the accounting field is preferred for a Senior position.
Who does a Senior Accountant work with?
The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and typically manages a team of junior accountants in the department.
- Provisions
- Salary: to be discussed
- Accommodation provided
- Publisher
- direct employer
- up to 50 employees