Senior Accountant

#### **Job Purpose:** The Senior Accountant is responsible for delivering efficient and accurate accounting services across multiple GCC entities within a shared services environment. The role ensures timely financial reporting, adherence to control frameworks, and seamless coordination across accounting activities while supporting consistent, SLA-driven service delivery to regional stakeholders. #### **Key Responsibilities:** #### **General Accounting & Financial Reporting** * Execute end-to-end accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and provisions * Maintain and monitor General Ledger accuracy across multiple legal entities * Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports * Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies #### **Cross-Functional Accounting Support** * Collaborate with AP, AR, and other finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data * Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations * Support fixed assets accounting (capitalization, depreciation, disposals) * Assist in tax-related deliverables in coordination with tax function #### **Reconciliations & Financial Control** * Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner * Ensure strong financial controls and adherence to company policies * Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits * Identify and escalate risks or inconsistencies #### **Regional Support** * Act as a key point of contact for finance stakeholders across GCC markets * Provide financial data, analysis, and responses to regional teams * Support local statutory and compliance requirements in coordination with in-country teams * Assist in handling multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments #### **Process Excellence & Shared Services Delivery** * Operate effectively within a high-volume shared services environment with defined SLAs * Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and service quality across deliverables * Contribute to process harmonization, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives * Support transition, migration, and stabilization activities within SSC #### **Systems & Reporting** * Process transactions and reporting using ERP systems (SAP preferred) * Support automation and efficiency improvements within accounting processes * Generate reports and dashboards to support reporting and business needs #### **Qualifications & Experience:** #### **Education** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) is an advantage #### **Experience** * 4+ years of relevant accounting experience * Exposure to shared services or high-volume finance operations is preferred * Experience supporting multi-country or regional finance operations (GCC exposure is a plus) * Strong hands-on experience across multiple accounting areas (GL, intercompany, fixed assets, reporting) #### **Skills & Competencies** * Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS) * Fluency in English is a must * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * High attention to detail and accuracy * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred)