A highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant is required to manage the financial operations, reporting, and compliance functions for a leading business group in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial statements, maintaining robust internal controls, and providing actionable financial insights that support strategic decision-making. This role demands a finance professional with strong knowledge of UAE accounting standards, payroll systems, VAT filing, and end-to-end financial management. The Senior Accountant will oversee all accounting processes including MIS reporting, payroll management, bank reconciliation, and cost control, ensuring compliance with both company policies and UAE regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for a result-driven professional who can handle multi-entity accounting, maintain precision under pressure, and work closely with management to drive efficiency, transparency, and financial discipline. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving reporting accuracy, optimizing financial processes, and supporting sustainable business growth through data-backed financial analysis. Roles and Responsibilities - Prepare and finalize monthly MIS reports including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheet, Cost Sheet, and Forecasted Budget Sheets, and submit them to senior management within stipulated timelines. - Supervise the monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate preparation of staff salary sheets and timely disbursement through the WPS payroll system in full compliance with UAE labor laws. - Record all asset purchases accurately, prepare and maintain the Assets Valuation Report, and generate monthly depreciation reports in line with accounting standards. - Oversee and reconcile multiple petty cash accounts, ensuring daily tallying of cash balances, timely posting of all transactions, and preparation of daily cash balance statements. - Conduct regular bank reconciliations, ensuring all incoming and outgoing transactions are recorded accurately with clear narrations for audit and record-keeping purposes. - Coordinate with the sales department for all job confirmations, ensuring that sales invoices are raised promptly and delivered to clients, while verifying that payments are received prior to project commencement. - Analyze project costs and profitability, generating detailed P&L statements and revenue reports for each project to support business and management decisions. - Ensure accurate posting of purchases and sales, maintaining up-to-date accounts receivables and payables, and facilitating timely supplier payments upon management approval. - Follow up with sales teams and clients to ensure timely receipt of payments, maintaining a healthy cash flow position. - Possess a thorough understanding of UAE FTA VAT regulations and manage quarterly VAT filing processes, including preparation and submission of required reports. - Liaise with bank partners and relationship managers for account openings, facility renewals, and other banking operations to support smooth business activities. - Maintain proper documentation and assist in preparing financial statements and reports for audits, ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements. - Manage employee settlements, including annual leave salaries, gratuities, and full & final settlements, in accordance with UAE Labor Law and company policies. - Assist management in budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis to identify financial trends and support decision-making. - Continuously assess existing accounting processes, identify areas for automation or improvement, and implement best practices for financial efficiency and transparency. Requirements - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred). - Minimum 5–7 years of proven experience in accounting and financial management within the UAE. - Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and UAE Labor Law related to payroll and employee settlements. - Proficiency in ERP/accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, or similar platforms. - Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills with a high degree of accuracy. - Ability to manage multi-company or multi-entity accounting structures. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective coordination with management, banks, and external stakeholders. - Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive with strong problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.