Senior Accountant

UAE

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Accountant with strong experience in accounting systems enhancement, process optimization, and financial controls. This role goes beyond day-to-day accounting and is ideal for someone who enjoys improving, automating, and strengthening accounting processes to support business growth, compliance, and high-quality management reporting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records while leading initiatives to optimize accounting systems and workflows.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing
  • Implement, optimize, or upgrade accounting software to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
  • Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and reduce manual work
  • Design, document, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Prepare accurate financial reports and management reports to support decision-making
  • Work closely with management to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Support audits and liaise with external auditors, banks, and advisors as needed
  • Continuously review and improve accounting workflows to align with business growth

Requirements

  • Proven experience in general accounting with strong exposure to accounting systems and process improvement
  • Hands-on experience implementing or optimizing accounting software / ERP systems
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting processes
  • Strong analytical skills with a process- and improvement-oriented mindset
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a growing or early-stage company
  • Exposure to automation tools, integrations, or workflow optimization
  • Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent) is a plus


Skills

  • Strong general accounting & financial reporting
  • Accounting systems implementation and optimization
  • Process improvement, automation, and internal controls
  • Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
  • Proactive ownership and strong communication with stakeholders
Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt