Senior Accountant

NEW
REF 1839972
22 hours ago | Abu Dhabi | full time
General
Location: Abu Dhabi
Occupancy: full time
To join : immediately
Description
Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Document financial transactions by entering account information
Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Secure financial information by completing database backups
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarise financial status
Provide technical support and advice on management
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into departments goal setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Plan, assign and review staffs work
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Communicate effectively with clients
Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise
Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
Awareness of business trends
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Bachelors Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues
Accountant top skills & proficiencies:
Accounting
Corporate Finance
Reporting Skills
Attention to Detail
Deadline-Oriented
Reporting Research Results
Confidentiality
Time Management
Data Entry Management
Basic Math
Accuracy
Planning and Organizing
Scheduling and Monitoring
Communication Skills
Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills
Initiative
Teamwork
Confidentiality
Requirements
-Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company
-Research and analyze financial reports and market trends
-Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
-Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
-Present financial reports to management and clients in formal meetings
-Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
-Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
-Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, taxes, invoicing, and other transactions
-Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants
-Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
-Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
-Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
Provisions
Salary: to be discussed
Employment visa
Transport provided
Medical insurance provided
Accommodation provided
Publisher
direct employer
up to 50 employees