Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: UAE
Experience: Minimum 5 years of UAE accounting experience
Software Requirement: Strong hands-on experience with Xero Accounting Software (Mandatory)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with a minimum of 5 years of UAE experience and strong expertise in Xero Accounting Software. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting operations, VAT compliance, financial reporting, payroll support, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities while ensuring adherence to UAE regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1.XERO Software knowledge is must

2.Prepare and post regular and month-end journal entries while maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting schedules.

3.Execute month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

4.Review and analyze general ledger transactions, identifying abnormalities, significant variances, and discrepancies through month-over-month analysis.

5.Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal company policies.

6.Assist management in the preparation and creation of Purchase Orders (POs) as required.

7.Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation, schedules, and explanations during audit engagements.

8.Monitor accounts payable processes and ensure timely settlement of vendor payments.

9.Prepare quarterly VAT workings, file VAT returns through the FTA portal, and arrange VAT payments within statutory deadlines.

10.Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate any unreconciled items.

11.Prepare and distribute monthly sales reports for management review.

12.Account for corporate credit card transactions, maintain supporting documentation, and ensure accurate posting of expenses.

13.Manage Head Office petty cash, including reconciliation and maintenance of supporting documentation.

14.Review and analyze PEMO transactions, ensuring timely and accurate accounting treatment.

15.Prepare and share monthly employee deduction reports with HR for payroll processing adjustments.

16.Process GPSSA contributions and ensure payments are completed before due dates.

17.Monitor and process DEWA payments to ensure timely settlement.

18.Perform Checkout Working and post necessary entries.

19.Process WPS payroll files through the banking platform and ensure timely payroll approvals and salary disbursements.

20.Conduct daily sales reconciliation between POS systems, merchant payment gateways, and checkout reports, investigating and resolving variances to ensure accurate revenue recording.

21.Provide ad hoc financial reports, analyses, and data to support management decision-making.

22.Manage the fixed asset accounting process, ensuring timely capitalization of assets, accurate maintenance of the fixed asset record and run the depreciation

23.Maintaining Monthly schedules in Excel for supporting details

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
• Mandatory experience with Xero Accounting Software.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT regulations, FTA filing requirements, and IFRS.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED9,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• customer service supervisor: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person