Senior Accountant

Job description / Role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

General

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP or IFRS.
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and variances that support budgetary decisions.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Collaborate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation and support during audits.
• Mentor and train junior accounting staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (CA, CPA, ACCA) preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to mentor and motivate junior staff in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Effective organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering