Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant Location: JAFZA, Dubai, UAE About the role: We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Senior Accountant who can independently manage day-to-day accounting operations, complete monthly financial closings, prepare management reports, and report directly to the VP Finance. The candidate should have strong ERP experience and require minimal supervision. Experience Required: - 6-8 years of accounting experience. - Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP, or Oracle. - Experience in trading or distribution companies is preferred. - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CMA, CPA, CA Inter, etc.) will be an advantage. Key Responsibilities: - Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities. - Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reconciliations. - Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounting transactions are accurately recorded. - Prepare monthly management reports, financial schedules, and analyses for the VP Finance. - Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, customer receivables, supplier payables, inventory, and intercompany balances. - Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management accounts. - Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the ERP system. - Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation. - Assist with VAT accounting, reconciliations, and statutory reporting requirements. - Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. - Support ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements. Technical Skills: - Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle ERP systems. - Sound knowledge of accounting principles and month-end closing processes. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, reporting). - Ability to prepare accurate management reports with minimal supervision.