Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting
💰 Estimated salary: AED 16,000–28,000/month· MenaJobs market estimate
At a Glance
- Category
- 🏦 Finance & Banking
- Level
- Mid-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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JOB PURPOSE
Support the timely and accurate financial close, consolidation and reporting of multiple entities and ledgers in accordance with IFRS and Group requirements
Assist in maintaining financial data and general ledger integrity, including reconciliations, financial statements and audit requirements
Support the use of AI-enabled and digital finance tools to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy and financial analysis
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Group Consolidation & Financial Reporting
Support monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidation and financial reporting
Assist with reporting submissions, account mapping, intercompany eliminations and Group-level adjustments
Prepare consolidation schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation
Coordinate with subsidiaries and finance teams for accurate, timely information
Financial Close & General Ledger
Support monthly, quarterly and annual close across assigned entities and ledgers
Prepare journals, accruals, provisions, reclassifications and period-end adjustments
Assist in reviewing trial balances and identifying accounting or reporting discrepancies
Support accurate account mapping and financial reporting classifications
Reconciliations & Financial Controls
Prepare and review general ledger, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
Follow up on outstanding reconciliation items and support timely resolution
Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
Support compliance with Group policies, internal controls and reporting procedures
Audit & Compliance
Support internal and external audits with schedules, reconciliations, financial statements and documentation
Assist in responding to audit queries and coordinating required information
Support compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements and Group financial policies
Financial Analysis & Management Reporting
Assist in preparing variance analysis, financial analysis and management reports
Support analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior periods
Prepare supporting analysis and commentary on key financial movements
Assist with budget, forecast and cash-flow reporting requirements
AI, Digital & Process Improvement
Use approved AI-enabled, analytics and digital tools to support reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis
Assist in identifying opportunities to automate repetitive finance activities
Support improvements to reporting processes, controls and ERP workflows
Apply appropriate validation and review to AI-generated outputs and insights
RELATED YEAR OF EXPERIENCE
Min of 6+ years of experience of financial accounting and management accounting experience
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE
Experience of accounting within real estate or related industry is preferred
Experience in complex Group-wide accounting and reporting, preferably in a public company
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Good knowledge of financial accounting, IFRS and financial reporting principles.
Good understanding of general ledger, reconciliations and consolidation processes.
Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel and financial reporting tools; Oracle experience preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of AI-enabled and digital finance tools for analysis, reporting and process efficiency
Good communication, stakeholder coordination and time-management skills.
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Professional accounting qualification e.g., CPA, CIMA, CA, ACCA is preferred
Requirements
- •Minimum of 6+ years of experience in financial accounting and management accounting
- •Experience in accounting within real estate or related industry is preferred
- •Experience in complex Group-wide accounting and reporting, preferably in a public company
- •Good knowledge of financial accounting, IFRS and financial reporting principles
- •Good understanding of general ledger
Responsibilities
- •Support monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidation and financial reporting
- •Prepare journals, accruals, provisions, reclassifications and period-end adjustments
- •Prepare and review general ledger, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
- •Support internal and external audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation
- •Assist in preparing variance analysis, financial analysis and management reports
- •Use AI-enabled, analytics and digital tools to support reconciliations and reporting
- •Identify opportunities to automate repetitive finance activities
- •Support compliance with Group policies, internal controls and reporting procedures
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Aldar Properties is a leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, UAE. They focus on developing sustainable communities and iconic destinations for residents and investors.