We are partnering with a tech-enabled hospitality firm and a leading provider in the luxury hospitality sector, offering innovative accommodation experiences. They are looking for a
Finance Manager/ Senior Accountant to join their team in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee a Finance/Accounting team, ensuring efficient operations and high performance.
- Manage the monthly and annual preparation of profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.
- Monitor and control receivables and payables, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare detailed MIS reports and analyses to support management in decision-making.
- Oversee general ledger entries and maintain precise financial documentation.
- Collaborate with clients and suppliers to reconcile accounts and foster strong relationships.
- Execute monthly entries for depreciation, amortization, and deductions.
- Validate trial balances and ensure financial reporting compliance.
- Accurately allocate receipts to generate and manage debtors aging schedules.
- Prepare comprehensive audit schedules and work closely with auditors for financial submissions.
- Verify and vouch for supplier payments, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and liaise with banking institutions as needed.
- Prepare and submit VAT filings and corporate tax documentation quarterly.
- Provide ad-hoc financial reporting as required.
Requirements:
- Currently based in the UAE with a minimum of 2 years of local experience.
- Holds at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including account finalization and closing.
- Possesses an internationally recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience working with auditors for annual financial audits.
- Deep understanding of UAE VAT and corporate tax practices.
- Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Fluent in English with strong communication and analytical skills.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Peachtree, Tally, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) and advanced in MS Excel.
