Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Abu Dhabi

Salary: AED 8,000

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets. Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements, and calculating tax payments and returns. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage all accounting transactions
2. Prepare budget forecasts
3. Publish financial statements in time
4. Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
5. Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
6. Ensure timely bank payments
7. Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
8. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
9. Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
10. Audit financial transactions and documents
11. Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
12. Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements and Skills:

1. Work experience as an Accountant
2. Experience in working on multiple projects or multiple companies at the same time
3. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
4. Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
5. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
6. Experience with general ledger functions
7. Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
8. BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
9. Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus