12 Financial Accountant jobs in Abu Dhabi
Financial Accountant
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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team.
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About The JobBased at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Finance Department, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining and improving financial processes, analysing financial data, and to assist the Director of Finance/ Assistant Financial Controller in all areas. The Financial Accountant reports to the Director of Finance/ Assistant Financial Controller.
As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Assist in the Preparation and review financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Provides support in Feasibility Studies, ROI computations and project reviews.
- Supports in legal reviews of Contracts/ Agreements
- Assist in preparation of MIS and data inputs into the system
- Participates in the Capex approval process and reviews
- Aids in Internal audit checks, Reviews and compliance to policies.
- Financial data analysis and preparation of Analytical statements
- Assist the DOF on the Business Support function/ System support
As Financial Accountant, We Expect From You
- Must be a graduate with knowledge of accounting. ACCA or similar qualification will be an advantage
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role preferably in a luxury Hotel Group, resort experience will be a plus
- Must possess hands on experience in Sun Accounting System and Hyperion system
We offer:
- Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
- MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it's important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
- Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
- Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
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Senior Financial Accountant
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We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our team, where you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations and month-end processes of our finance department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional to grow their career while working closely with our senior accountants and being involved in various aspects of financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
Record and post daily financial transactions accurately to ensure timely reporting and compliance with financial regulations.
Reconcile clearing accounts, intercompany, and vendor balances with high accuracy to minimize discrepancies.
Manage petty cash and PRO-related transactions with proper documentation and attention to detail.
Assist in month-end closing, including journal entries, prepayments, accruals, and provisions, ensuring all financial data is up-to-date and accurate.
Prepare supporting schedules for Value Added Tax compliance, guaranteeing timely submission and minimizing any potential penalties.
Support senior accountants in routine accounting tasks and reporting, contributing to the overall efficiency of our finance department.
Required Skills & Experience:
A minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably with skills in reconciliations, petty cash, or cost-related tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning systems like Dynamics 365 or FOCUS is an advantage.
Strong attention to detail, well-organized, and able to meet deadlines to maintain high-quality financial reporting.
Team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
Main Financial Accountant
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Job Title: Main Financial Accountant
About the RoleThis position is responsible for overseeing the full scope of finance accounting activities in Saudi Arabia, ensuring compliance with group accounting policies.
The successful candidate will work closely with various departments, including AR, AP, Treasury, Auditors, Corporate consolidation team, FP&A, and senior management to ensure that key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational performance targets are achieved.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, process implementation, and change management.
Responsibilities- Manage and implement financial accounting processes and procedures.
- Handle statutory filings for multiple locations, including UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Kurdistan.
- Process payroll and post entries in SAP.
- Participate in cash collection drives and improve accounts receivable collections.
- Approve account reconciliations and contribute to the monthly forecast process.
- Produce the monthly financial flash report and prepare the management performance review deck.
- Contribute to simplify, standardize, and industrialize initiatives and drive value from them.
- 3-5 years of experience with SAP FICO and MM modules.
- Experience in preparing and finalizing statutory accounts and tax returns with Big4 firms.
- 1-2 years of exposure to ORACLE Hyperion.
- Progressive experience in a fast-paced business environment.
- Proven track record of driving change and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. If you're passionate about finance, accounting, and making a real difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Team Leader – General Ledger
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The Team Leader – General Ledger is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end general ledger (GL) function, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role plays a pivotal role in financial reporting, reconciliation, and month-end closing, ensuring timely and error-free financial statements that support business decision-making.
As a strategic business partner in operational finance, the Team Leader collaborates across departments to enhance financial processes, drive cost efficiencies, and strengthen internal controls. Acting as the ERP champion, this role is responsible for system optimization, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring seamless financial operations and accurate reporting.
Additionally, the Team Leader serves as the custodian of internal controls, ensuring budget adherence, risk mitigation, and compliance with corporate policies and accounting regulations. This position requires strong leadership, analytical expertise, and problem-solving skills to maintain the integrity of financial data while driving innovation in financial management.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities- Financial Statement Preparation and Review
- Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Ensure financial statements are prepared within five (5) working days of month-end with zero material errors.
- Review and finalize financial statements within three (3) working days of receipt from team members.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues in financial statements, ensuring financial data integrity.
- Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and regulatory requirements.
- General Ledger Maintenance and Reconciliation
- Oversee the accurate and timely maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded.
- Ensure journal entries are posted within two (2) working days of receipt, maintaining accuracy with zero material errors.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts within five (5) working days of month-end, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues in general ledger accounts to maintain financial integrity.
- Ensure the general ledger is up-to-date and accurately reflects financial transactions, supporting decision-making and reporting.
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Team Leadership and Development
- Lead and develop a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and coaching to enhance their professional growth and performance.
- Ensure at least 90% of team members meet performance expectations.
- Conduct a minimum of two (2) training sessions per quarter, ensuring team members continuously develop their skills.
- Provide monthly coaching sessions to support individual and team development.
- Conduct biannual performance evaluations, setting clear objectives and providing constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive and engaging team culture, ensuring at least 80% team engagement score through motivation, collaboration, and career development opportunities.
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Financial Reporting and Compliance
- Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory filings, submitting reports within established deadlines and ensuring zero material errors.
- Maintain adherence to internal reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial data.
- Coordinate with external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes and compliance with audit requirements.
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks, ensuring minimal risk exposure in financial reporting and internal controls.
- Monitor changes in financial regulations and accounting standards, ensuring continuous compliance with legal and corporate governance requirements.
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Process Improvement and Financial Analysis
- Identify and implement process improvement initiatives, resulting in at least a 10% reduction in processing time.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support business decisions and improve financial performance.
- Identify areas for improvement, developing and recommending enhancements to accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Develop financial models to support business planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
- Monitor financial performance, analysing trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and revenue optimization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Certification/Licensure/Professional Membership
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA/Finance) is preferred.
- Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, or CPA is mandatory.
- Additional certifications in financial reporting, internal controls, or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFRS training, etc.) are advantageous.
Minimum Experience:
- At least 7 years of experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, or financial operations, with a strong background in financial statement preparation, reconciliation, and compliance.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, or managerial role within finance, demonstrating the ability to lead teams, improve processes, and implement automation solutions.
- Experience in a fast-paced corporate environment, preferably within a multinational company or regulated industry.
Job Specific Competencies:
- Accounting & Financial Management: Oversee the end-to-end general ledger (GL) function, ensuring accurate financial transactions, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and local accounting standards.
- ERP System Optimization & Automation: Act as the ERP champion, driving efficiency, automation, and process improvements to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely closing of accounts, preparation of financial statements, and submission of regulatory reports, adhering to internal controls and statutory requirements.
- Reconciliation & Cash Management: Lead the cash application and reconciliation process, ensuring accurate posting of transactions, dispute resolution, and alignment of financial records with operational cash flows.
- Credit Risk & Asset Management: Monitor and assess financial risks, ensuring proper accounting of liabilities, provisions, and reconciliations, while minimizing discrepancies in GL accounts.
- Business Partnership & Leadership: Collaborate with operations, sales, and finance teams to improve financial decision-making, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting, ensuring seamless integration of financial strategies.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison between finance, internal stakeholders, and external auditors, facilitating smooth financial audits and internal reviews.
- Internal Controls & Risk Mitigation: Act as a champion of internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial policies, audit requirements, and budgetary controls while mitigating financial risks.
- Regulatory Compliance & Taxation: Ensure adherence to tax regulations, sales tax, VAT, and other statutory requirements, implementing best practices for financial integrity and compliance.
- Process Improvement & Efficiency: Drive continuous process improvements to optimize efficiency in GL operations, reducing financial closing timelines and enhancing reporting accuracy.
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the GL accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture, encouraging professional growth, and ensuring knowledge-sharing across finance teams.
Financial Reporting Specialist
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The role of Financial Reporting Specialist involves developing and producing performance and financial reporting for investment portfolios. This position plays a key part in enhancing investment performance reporting, integrating automation and AI-driven tools, and improving transparency in financial disclosures. The specialist will oversee financial reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and international best practices.
This includes providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management, enabling proactive decision-making in existing and new investments. The specialist will also support regulatory and stakeholder reporting with in-depth analytics on fund performance and financial risks.
- Develop and implement advanced reporting strategies to align with investment objectives and governance frameworks.
- Leverage automation and AI-powered analytics to optimize financial reporting processes and data accuracy.
- Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and investment teams to strengthen financial controls and enhance fund transparency.
- Provide performance reports on investment portfolio performance.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, fund performance reports, and external financial disclosures in compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and investment reporting standards.
- Implement automation solutions and AI-driven financial reporting tools to enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency while integrating financial performance analysis with fund reporting.
- Lead and mentor the financial reporting team, fostering a culture of data-driven accuracy, compliance, and innovation.
- Provide training on financial reporting automation, AI-powered analytics, and regulatory changes.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
- Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in financial reporting, with at least 5 years focused on fund performance analytics or investment reporting.
- Strong expertise in IFRS, financial controls, fund performance reporting, and investment analytics is required.
- Candidates must have prior exposure to audit coordination, financial consolidation, and automation of financial processes.
The Emirates Investment Authority stands as the UAE's only federal sovereign wealth fund, entrusted with the dual mandate of prudently managing and investing the nation's wealth to secure long-term sustainable financial returns and contribute to the UAE's economic growth and prosperity.
Joining the EIA offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the UAE's economic future.
Financial Reporting Specialist
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We are seeking an experienced Accountant to fill a key role within our organization. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college/university, knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and exceptional analytical skills to identify discrepancies within financial data sets.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and analyze financial records according to accepted accounting practices.
- Monitor budgets, maintain accurate financial reports, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, generate invoices, and other related duties as required.
- Assess financial risks associated with business activities and provide advice accordingly.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws regarding accounting practices.
- Prepare periodic financial reports to summarize current fiscal status.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the organization's accounting system.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college/university.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Exceptional analytical skills to identify discrepancies within financial data sets.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) as well as various accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Peachtree Accounting Software.
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in financial recordkeeping/accounting or related field preferred.
Financial Reporting Professional
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As a Financial Reporting Analyst, you will work under the direction of the Controller to provide financial reporting. Your responsibilities include preparing financial reports, generating data, and analyzing financial performance.
- Produce and deliver accurate and timely regulatory reports.
- Implement controls and reviews on regulatory reports to ensure compliance with local regulatory rules.
- Prepare, review, and submit monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly banking return forms and Islamic banking return forms to the UAE Central Bank.
- Provide expertise on Pillar 1 and Pillar 3 Disclosures in accordance with the latest regulations prescribed by the CBUAE.
- Review central bank reports prepared by team members and authorise/submit reports on the CB portal.
- Perform quality assurance, investigation, and remediation of data validation errors and rejection reports.
- Perform general ledger reconciliation to generate accurate reporting.
- Perform control and cross-checks for returns/fillings before uploading on the CB portal.
- Interpret and analyse new circulars/notices issued by the regulator and implement them.
- Perform financial analysis on regulatory reporting trends.
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Financial Reporting Expert
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Financial Reporting Expertise
Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Reporting Expert to manage all financial transactions and prepare comprehensive financial reports.
Key Responsibilities:- Manage all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial data
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that accurately reflect the company's financial position and performance
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Financial Reporting Expert
- Proficient in MS Office and accounting software, with advanced skills in data analysis and reporting tools
Chief Financial Reporting Specialist
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The primary objective of this role is to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing various reports and submitting them to management.
Key responsibilities include meeting monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting deadlines; achieving accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; and managing vendor processes, including creditor accruals and reconciliations.
In addition, the successful candidate will report all monthly accounting information to owners and senior management, control bounced cheque processes, and work with the Head of Accounts & Control to set performance targets.
This role also involves improving system and process quality service delivery, monitoring the company's financial position, and preventing problems. Finally, the Senior Accountant will support operation teams in daily activities.
Required Skills and QualificationsTo excel in this role, candidates must possess strong accounting knowledge, specifically an understanding of IFRS rules and managing processes. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word is also essential.
- ACCA ICAP BA/BS in Business with an emphasis on Accounting
- Understanding of Accounting and legal compliance requirements
- Expert knowledge of IFRS Rules Accounting Managing Processes
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel Access and Word
Experience in real estate and property management is preferred but not necessary. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in a similar field.
Senior Financial Reporting Specialist
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As a skilled Accounting Analyst, you will be responsible for delivering actionable financial insights to inform business decisions.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Validate financial information and contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Resolve discrepancies in a timely manner and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to accounting standards.
- Assist with team task updates on online platforms.
- Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations using technology.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 0-2 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.