Senior Accountant (real estate)

**Job Overview:** The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing entity-level accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, compliance with UAE regulations, and support for management reporting and operational finance activities. The role supports the Accounts Manager in maintaining financial discipline, internal controls, and standardized accounting procedures across the group. **Key Responsibilities:** **1. Financial Accounting & Reporting** · Prepare full sets of accounts up to finalization, including: Balance Sheet Profit & Loss Statement Cash Flow Statement Supporting schedules · Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with accounting standards and company policies. · Post and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments. · Perform monthly reconciliations of: General Ledger Bank accounts Supplier accounts Customer accounts Intercompany balances · Assist in monthly and year-end closing activities. * Prepare entity-level financial reports for management review. **2. Accounts Payable (AP) Management** · Verify and process vendor invoices with proper supporting documents and approvals. · Monitor supplier aging and payment schedules. · Coordinate with procurement and operational teams regarding vendor matters. · Ensure proper documentation for all payments. · Support payment preparation in accordance with approval workflows. **3. Accounts Receivable (AR) Management** · Generate customer invoices and maintain accurate billing records. · Monitor collections and follow up on overdue receivables. · Maintain updated customer statements and aging reports. · Coordinate with sales and operational teams regarding collections. **4. Payroll Support** · Prepare payroll schedules and supporting documents. · Coordinate payroll inputs including: leave salary overtime commissions deductions advances · Support WPS processing and payroll reconciliations. · Maintain employee-related financial records and schedules. **5. Bank Reconciliation & Cash Monitoring** · Perform monthly bank reconciliations. · Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies. · Monitor receipts and payments within assigned entities. · Ensure supporting documentation is properly maintained. **6. Taxation & Compliance** · Prepare VAT schedules and supporting reconciliations. · Assist with VAT return preparation and filing support. · Support Corporate Tax documentation and schedules. · Maintain proper tax records in line with FTA requirements. · Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls. **7. Audit Support** · Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. · Coordinate with internal and external auditors as required. · Ensure audit-related queries are addressed promptly. · Maintain organized financial documentation and records. **8. MIS & Reporting Support** · Prepare periodic MIS reports including: Revenue reports Expense analysis Budget vs Actual reports Collection reports Cash flow summaries · Support management reporting requirements. · Assist in preparation of business performance reports. **9. SOP Compliance & Internal Controls** · Follow all finance SOPs and approval workflows. · Ensure proper documentation and audit trail maintenance. · Comply with segregation-of-duties requirements. · Support implementation of internal controls and governance procedures. · Identify and report process improvement opportunities. **Key Performance Indicator (KPI):** · Timeliness of monthly closing activities · Accuracy of accounting records · AP/AR aging management · Reconciliation completion accuracy · VAT schedule accuracy · Audit documentation readiness · Compliance with SOPs and internal controls · Reporting submission timelines **Key Skills & Competencies** * Strong accounting and reconciliation skills * Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations * Attention to detail and accuracy * Good analytical and reporting abilities * ERP/accounting software proficiency * Time management and deadline orientation * Confidentiality and professional integrity * Ability to work across multiple entities and departments **Qualification & Experience** * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * Professional qualification (ACCA / CMA / CA Inter or equivalent) preferred * Minimum 4–6 years of accounting experience * UAE experience preferred * Multi-company/group accounting experience preferred Work Location: In person