Overview
Senior Accountant Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants
Position: Senior Accountant ID – 35609
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions within our real estate business. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, property and project accounting, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete accounting cycle for real estate projects, property investments, and corporate entities.
- Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
- Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
- Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with IFRS and applicable local regulations.
- Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and variance reports for senior management.
- Record and monitor project costs, construction expenses, land acquisition costs, and development expenditures.
- Maintain project-wise cost allocations and monitor budget utilization.
- Account for property sales, customer collections, escrow accounts, and revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Reconcile project-related transactions, contractor payments, retention amounts, and customer receivables.
- Monitor fixed assets, investment properties, and depreciation schedules.
- Review and reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, intercompany balances, and project accounts.
- Monitor accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely collections and vendor payments.
- Review journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure proper expense classification, cost allocation, and accounting treatment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards (IFRS), VAT, corporate tax, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
- Strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Monitor project cash flows and working capital requirements.
- Provide financial analysis and business insights to support strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or CMA will be an added advantage.
- 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the real estate, property development, construction, or property investment sector.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, project accounting, and revenue recognition.
- Hands‑on experience managing a full set of accounts, trial balance, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience in project costing, property accounting, and cost control is preferred.
- Strong understanding of VAT, corporate tax, and statutory compliance.
- Experience supervising junior accounting staff.
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally, or similar systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet strict reporting deadlines.
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Title: Senior Accountant
Company: NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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