Senior Accountant (Arabic speaker)

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the business on day-to-day operations of the finance department, including Accounts Payables, budget preparation, month-end closing, financial reporting, and analysis. This position requires a highly skilled and organized professional with a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. Savills is a globally recognised real estate brand and offers the opportunity for growth and development. We are looking for a motivated and professional individual with an interest in benefiting from the support and experience the brand can offer. **Key Responsibilities** **1- Daily Operations:** * Handle day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and company policies * Perform account reconciliations and ensure integrity of GL vs. Sub ledger. * Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and company policies. * Provide financial reports and analysis to line manager and stakeholders, assisting in decision-making. * Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support for various projects and initiatives. * Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned by management. * Support preparation of periodic financial reports and management reporting packs. **2- Accounts payables:** * Assisting in the Accounts payable function ensuring timely booking and payment of suppliers. * Supporting in end-to-end accounts payable cycle (invoice verification, posting, and payments) * Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies * Ensure timely vendor payments and maintain strong vendor relationships **3- Month-End Closing:** * Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled. * Prepare journal entries, review accruals, and conduct financial analysis to validate the accuracy of financial statements. * Manage the company’s end-to-end accounting books (record to report cycle) * Prepare monthly closing entries, including accruals and prepayments * Perform regional and central allocations in line with group policies * Prepare monthly cash flow reports in accordance with regional templates **4- Forecasting and Budgeting:** * Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, collaborating with department heads to gather relevant data. * Monitor budget/forecast performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed. **5- Compliance and Audit:** * Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and other financial laws. * Prepare for and facilitate internal and external audits, responding to audit inquiries and implementing recommendations. * Support VAT and corporate tax submissions in coordination with the tax agent. * Assist in preparing required documentation for tax filings **Skills, Knowledge and Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance. Preferably with professional qualification. * At least 5+ years of working experience in similar role. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations. * Excellent in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and other financial reporting software applications. * Proficient in manipulating and managing large data sets. * Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. * Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Strong leadership and team management skills. * Strong ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.