Senior Accountant

Job overview

This position is for a Senior Accountant based in Dubai, supporting finance operations, reporting, compliance, and audit coordination within a government-related environment.

Key responsibilities

• Handle core accounting tasks such as journal postings, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and accounts payable processing.
• Check financial records to confirm they are accurate and aligned with the relevant financial rules and internal policies.
• Compile regular financial statements and reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Track accounts receivable and accounts payable, and coordinate with the relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Carry out routine bank reconciliation work and make sure closing balances are correct.
• Perform periodic checks of assets and match the findings against the accounting records.
• Assist in preparing and tracking the annual budget, as well as financial reporting for senior leadership.
• Work with external auditors and share all supporting documents they require.
• Maintain financial information through electronic accounting systems and ensure records are updated and monitored properly.
• Make sure operations comply with applicable tax and social security laws and regulations, where relevant.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance is required.
• Background in government or semi-government organisations is preferred.

Skills and tools

• Strong understanding of IFRS and related accounting standards.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems, including GRP or similar platforms.
• Good analytical and organisational abilities.
• Capability to produce accurate reports within deadlines.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented working style.

Additional information

This role falls under the Administration job category and is intended for UAE nationals only. The position is full time, and the salary is not specified. The posting date is 12/06/2026, and the closing date is 10/09/2026.