Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in managing accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial records, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance with internal procedures and applicable accounting requirements.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Procurement, HR, and Project teams to provide accounting support for projects and operations in the UAE.
• General Accounting & Financial Records:
  • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all business transactions are accurately and timely recorded.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts.
  • Perform regular account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Prepare accounting schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting.
  • Ensure accounting records comply with company procedures and applicable accounting standards.
  • Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounting items.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable:
  • Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain and reconcile accounts payable records.
  • Support accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, collections follow-up, and account reconciliation.
  • Coordinate with Procurement and Project teams to resolve invoice and payment-related issues.
  • Ensure timely and accurate recording of supplier and customer transactions.
• Banking & Cash Management:
  • Maintain and reconcile company bank accounts.
  • Prepare regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Support cash flow monitoring and reporting.
  • Assist with banking transactions and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Project & Cost Accounting:
  • Support accounting activities related to Oil & Gas projects and contracts.
  • Assist with project financial reporting and variance analysis.
  • Review project-related invoices, expenses, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper allocation.
• Tax, Audit & Compliance:
  • Liaise with external professional advisors on accounting and tax matters in coordination with the Finance Manager.
  • Support VAT and other applicable tax compliance activities.
  • Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
  • Ensure financial records and supporting documentation are properly maintained and readily available for audit purposes.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of financial information and company records.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (mandatory).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the Oil & Gas, Engineering & Contracting, EPC, or project-based industry.
  • Previous experience in a Senior Accountant or equivalent role.
  • Experience with project accounting, cost allocation, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Experience working with UAE accounting, VAT, and audit requirements.
• Competencies:
  • Arabic speaker preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Excellent organizing abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records and following company guidelines and procedures.