1 149 Senior Accountant jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Company Description
A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Job Description
This role will be responsible for:

• Prepare journal entries as required for accurate accounting and reporting
• Prepare payment requisition as needed
• Support the payroll process by preparing journal entries and accruals
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Balance / reconcile inter-company accounts
• Perform analytic procedures on monthly results
• Prepare statutory financial statements and respond to audit requests
• Assist with loading data in our reporting tool
• Ensure month-end deadlines are met and all inquiries are investigated promptly and resolved professionally
• Maintain excellent communication within the Accounting team and Finance groups
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, or previous experience in a corporate accounting related job preferred.
• Possess knowledge of basic accounting concepts
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel)
• Analytical thinker with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Working knowledge of payroll remittances and payroll journal entries (U.S. and Canadian) is an asset

Additional Information
Remote Location

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Hospitality

Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure data accuracy
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes
Support audit activities by providing required documentation
Monitor and analyze financial transactions for discrepancies
Maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies
Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements
Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Proven experience as a General Ledger Accountant or similar role
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally)
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication skills

Company Industry

• General Trading
• Export
• Import

Department / Functional Area

• Accounts
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Secretary

Keywords

• General Ledger Accountant

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We are looking to hire a General Ledger Accountant (Hospitality) who will be responsible for maintaining financial records, general ledger, preparing financial reports, analyzing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations for our client based in Dubai, a large semi-government organisation.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 6 months and is renewable.

The role sits within the Accounts Payable Department and reports directly to the Assistant Manager (Accounts Payable).

We are looking for a General Ledger accountant who has solid experience in maintaining and preparing financial records, general ledger reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring all payment transactions are properly recorded and supported by relevant documentation.

Key responsibilities:

• General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger by recording transactions accurately and timely.
• Maintained accurate and timely general ledger reconciliations, applying strong attention to detail honed during prior experience in hospitality finance operations.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and enter journal entries for routine transactions, including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
• Manage end-to-end payment processing, including scheduling payments, preparing payment batches, and reconciling payments against invoices.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure timely disbursement of vendor payments in compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and contractual terms.
• Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Coordinated month-end close processes under strict deadlines, utilizing time management skills developed from high-volume hospitality environments.
• Software Utilization: Utilize accounting software (Oracle) and MS Excel to perform accounting tasks efficiently.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or similar.
• Must have CA / CPA / ACCA qualification.
• Advanced excel and VBA are mandatory for this role.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of work experience in an accounts payable role with a background in the Hospitality sector.
• Proficiency in Oracle Fusion ERP or MS excel will be an advantage.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Availability:

Preference will be given to candidates available in UAE able to join immediately.

We are looking to hire a General Ledger Accountant (Hospitality) who will be responsible for maintaining financial records, general ledger, preparing financial reports, analyzing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations for our client based in Dubai, a large semi-government organisation.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 6 months and is renewable.

The role sits within the Accounts Payable Department and reports directly to the Assistant Manager (Accounts Payable).

We are looking for a General Ledger accountant who has solid experience in maintaining and preparing financial records, general ledger reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring all payment transactions are properly recorded and supported by relevant documentation.

Key responsibilities:

• General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger by recording transactions accurately and timely.
• Maintained accurate and timely general ledger reconciliations, applying strong attention to detail honed during prior experience in hospitality finance operations.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and enter journal entries for routine transactions, including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
• Manage end-to-end payment processing, including scheduling payments, preparing payment batches, and reconciling payments against invoices.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure timely disbursement of vendor payments in compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and contractual terms.
• Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Coordinated month-end close processes under strict deadlines, utilizing time management skills developed from high-volume hospitality environments.
• Software Utilization: Utilize accounting software (Oracle) and MS Excel to perform accounting tasks efficiently.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or similar.
• Must have CA / CPA / ACCA qualification.
• Advanced excel and VBA are mandatory for this role.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of work experience in an accounts payable role with a background in the Hospitality sector.
• Proficiency in Oracle Fusion ERP or MS excel will be an advantage.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Availability:

Preference will be given to candidates available in UAE able to join immediately.

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• Lead the entire sales cycle
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• Qualify the customer needs
• Negotiate and contract
• Master demos of our software

• Bachelor Degree or Higher
• Passion for software products
• Highly creative and autonomous
• Valid work permit for Belgium

• Experience in writing online content
• Additional languages
• Strong analytical skills

• Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
• No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
• No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
• Expand your knowledge of various business industries
• Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
• Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
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Specialism Accounting / Finance / Auditing

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, preparing accurate financial statements, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Conduct variance analysis and support internal/external audits.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Monitor and manage company cash flow and banking transactions.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar).
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.

Dubai Career Level: 5+ Years of experience Education: CA, CPA or CMA Preferred Full time 4 days ago

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The role is to support the organization by ensuring that all financial records and reporting are up to standard, updated and maintained regularly. In some cases, they are responsible for working with third parties, like banks or auditors, to keep business finances on track.

Responsible for maintaining the books of accounts of the division / Company as per the Group’s Accounting procedures and IFRS using the ERP system in place.
Coordinate with the Business head to ensure appropriate and timely provision of Budget and periodical financial performance reports, cash flow analysis and advise and support management decision making at all levels. Ensure that guidance & analytical support is always provided for smooth operations
Maintain updated and accurate financial records of owned properties and properties under lease management, Including accrual of lease rental incomes and maintenance expenditures
Monitor and follow up on receivables of lease rentals & VAT dues of tenants from business operations
Verify and book all invoices and ensure that all the invoices booked in the control accounts are identified and invoiced to the respective group companies.
Manage bank accounts and carrying out detailed bank reconciliation for all bank accounts including PDCs received from tenants and prepare / review Bank Reconciliation statements
Assist senior accountant and Finance Manager in preparation of detailed monthly MIS and complete set of financial statements not included to Income statement, Balance sheet, Cash flow statement and detailed income and expense schedules.
Vet all commercial and residential lease contracts entered the system by operations
Prepare monthly management reports including lease income, & expense reports
Manage company’s cash resources, providing daily bank/cash balance report, and Verify all Imprest accounts, petty cash, cash receipts and payments
Pass Credit notes and JVs where required
Track & renew all categories insurance policies.
Handle VAT matters and deal with VAT consultants, ensure timely payments and reporting to the Tax authority.
Assist senior accountant and finance manager in annual finalization of books of Accounts & liaising with statutory auditors for satisfactory closure of audit process.

CA, CPA or CMA candidates may also be considered if suitable.
Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in manufacturing Industry.
Demonstrated experience of using Microsoft office, particularly Excel and Word, working in an ERP environment.
Excellent communication skills, ability to work closely with the senior management team, ability to meet stringent deadlines
Attention to detail

Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the company. They will be responsible for a variety of tasks, such as preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and managing taxes.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Reconcile accounts, such as bank accounts, credit card accounts, and accounts payable.
• Manage taxes, such as filing tax returns and paying taxes.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze financial data and report on results.
• Provide financial advice to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• CPA certification (preferred).
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of accounting software.