Senior Accountant (Arabic Speaker)

Job Description

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is hiring for a Financial Services company in Abu Dhabi. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Senior Accountant (Arabic Speaker) who combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Junior Accountants.

Responsibilities

– Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

– Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

– Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

– Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

– Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers

– Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process

– Provide input into the company’s goal-setting process

– Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

– Assist with tax audits and tax returns

– Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

– Support month-end and year-end close process

– Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Requirements
– 5-7 years of experience as an Accountant with thorough knowledge of accounting procedures

– Must have worked in the Retail Sector

– Familiarity with financial accounting statements

– Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

– Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks

– Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

– Accuracy and attention to detail

– Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

– BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant

– Relevant certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA) will be preferred

– Fluent in Arabic & English

Benefits

– Attractive Salary & Benefits.