Ref: NP829-234

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Leading Retail/Hospitality

NTS Group are working exclusively alongside a leading retail group in Abu Dhabi to recruit a Senior Accountant for the team. Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the following duties;

• Assist Finance Manager in establishing appropriate procedures and controls within the department, which ensures that all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the books on a timely basis and are adequately supported.
• Ensure presence of adequate internal control procedures for financial accounting and compliance with the established policies and procedures
• Supervise all the activities of subordinates to ensure all transactions are accounted in QuickBooks ledger in compliance with the accounting standards adopted by DIG.
• Supervise month/year-end closing of accounts related activities to achieve the targets scheduled in coordination with other team members within Finance departments.
• Administer QuickBooks General Ledgers of all the group locations i.e. Head Office, and Branches, which includes the updating of the group locations, opening and closing of accounting periods in the system, appending, modification and closing of posting cycle for the journal vouchers.
• Supervise the input of transactions into QuickBooks General Ledgers.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of period end accruals in QuickBooks Ledger as well as reversal of such accruals post period
• Review and approve inter branch transactions, allocation and incorporation of the same into QuickBooks General Ledger.
• Monitor allocation of charges and subsequent clearance from suspense accounts.
• Review inter office current account statement, and reconcile the same on monthly basis.
• Review and approve the calculation and application of the allocated percentages to common costs of the branches and their allocation to the head office.
• Supervise the processing of all the payments and incorporation of the same into QuickBooks General Ledger.

Requirements

• Professional qualification: Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance or professional certifications such as CPA
• 5-6 years of relevant industry experience of which 2-3 years should be in a supervisory role
• Good financial and managerial skills, and have SAP experience.
• Working knowledge of International Accounting Standards
• Understanding of accounting practices in the services industry
• Proficient in English language
• Proficient understanding of QuickBooks, Tally or Peachtree

About the Company

NTS Group is a leading specialist recruitment firm and experts at recruiting skilled, qualified and professional people in the Middle East.

Our promise is simple. To provide our clients and candidates an expert, professional and bespoke service whilst maintaining the highest levels of integrity and honesty.

NTS Group specialise within contingency, retained and search based recruitment campaigns across the following sectors;

Finance & Accountancy Professional Office Support Sales & Marketing Operations

To our clients, we understand people are your biggest asset and the future of your business. This is why we focus on understanding not only your technical requirements, but your culture, values and vision in order to find the right people for your business first time.

To our candidates, we believe in honesty, integrity and supporting you throughout the entire process. We listen to what you want and proactively go to market to assist you in finding your dream job.

Get personalised updates on latest vacancies
Job Alerts by Email
  • Personalised updates on latest career opportunities
  • Insights on hiring and employment activity in your industry
  • Typically sent twice a month
Senior Accountant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 9,500

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience