Senior Accountant

Your tasks

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).

• 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.