Senior Accountant

Art Nouveau Decor is strengthening it's finance leadership and is looking for a Senior Accountant who combines financial discipline, IFRS expertise and data driven thinking. Roles and responsibilities: - Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance * Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards. * Ensure accurate consolidation of accounts across all business units and project cost centers. * Maintain the general ledger, ensure proper chart of accounts structure, and oversee period-end closing activities. * Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process end-to-end. Project Costing & Profitability Analysis * Track project-level revenues, costs, and margins for fit-out and retail display projects. * Develop and maintain job costing models to monitor profitability at each project stage. * Identify cost overruns, variances, and inefficiencies; provide actionable insights to project and operations teams. * Work closely with project managers to support accurate revenue recognition per contract milestones. Financial Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Support * Build financial dashboards and performance reports using tools such as Excel, or equivalent platforms. * Conduct trend analysis, KPI monitoring, and scenario modelling to support management decision-making. * Present financial insights and findings to senior leadership in a clear, concise format. * Support business scaling by identifying financial patterns and growth opportunities across regional operations. Budgeting & Forecasting * Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads and senior management. * Prepare rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and working capital analysis. * Monitor budget vs. actual performance and report on deviations with corrective recommendations. Accounts Payable & Receivable Management * Oversee AP and AR cycles, including invoicing, collections, supplier payments, and reconciliations. * Manage vendor and client account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness. * Improve collections efficiency and reduce DSO through structured follow-up processes. Tax, Regulatory & Internal Controls * Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, corporate tax obligations, and free zone reporting requirements. * Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures. * Support internal and external audits and address audit findings promptly. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month Work Location: In person