Senior Financial Accountant - Emiratisation

Job description / Role

As a Senior Financial Accountant you will oversee general accounting functions, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and support financial reporting processes. This role requires a detail-oriented finance professional with experience in managing financial transactions, reconciliations, and audit procedures.

Client Details

A prestigious local government entity in Abu Dhabi.

Description

* Verify expenditure documents to ensure compliance with contracts and agreements.
* Maintain receivables, accounts payable, and the general ledger in accordance with UAE & international accounting standards.
* Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely reconciliations.
* Process invoice payments, expenses, and staff advances while maintaining financial accuracy.
* Conduct account reconciliations and support audit proceedings.
* Manage fixed assets, depreciation calculations, and capital expenditure monitoring.

Job Offer

* Strategic Financial Leadership - Play a key role in managing financial records, ensuring compliance with UAE & international accounting standards, and contributing to high-level financial decision-making.
* Career Growth & Stability - Join a prestigious government-linked organization that offers long-term career security, professional development, and exposure to large-scale financial operations.

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* Experience: 3-6 years of relevant experience in financial accounting.
* Certifications (Preferred): CMA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CFA, or equivalent.
* Skills: Strong knowledge of UAE accounting regulations, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.