Senior Accountant - Group General Accounting and Operations

Job Purpose:

• Maintaining general ledger for Corporate, develop financial reports and analysis supporting the SVP – FP & A.

• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register by recording, disposing and depreciating assets in a timely manner.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Daily accounting for corporate operational activities such as accruals, fixed assets, payables, receivables, and other liabilities.
2. Advising on complex accounting treatments for one-off transactions.
3. Interacting with external and internal auditors to provide financial records.
4. Preparing the corporate annual budget based on actuals.
5. Accounting and reporting of the Long-Term Incentive plan.
6. Record to report process including preparing financial statements for SPVs.

Monthly Reporting:

1. Coordinate the closing timeline with Group Finance and ensure Corporate books are closed in a timely manner.
2. Provide corporate cash forecast to the treasury team to ensure sufficient cash availability.
3. Support automation of the financial reporting process through Hyperion, variance analysis, and potential scenario planning.
4. Implementing IFRS accounting at the operational level to ensure alignment with Group Accounting policies.
5. Providing feedback and initiatives on current reporting practices to improve reporting timelines.

Related Years of Experience:

Min of 5+ years of experience in General Accounting.

Field of Experience:

1. Real estate company or relatable industry with annual revenue of at least AED 2 billion.
2. Experience in a multi-location environment to effectively communicate with and influence all levels of the organization and drive change.

Technical and Interpersonal Skills:

1. Strong technical accounting understanding and a solid understanding of, and experience with, quantitative and qualitative financial analysis.
2. Experience with Hyperion or other large ERP systems and report writing systems.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
2. Professional accounting qualification e.g., CPA, CIMA, CA, ACCA.