Accountant

Position Overview:

The Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining the financial records of the organization. This role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, managing budgets, performing audits, and providing financial insights to support business decisions. The accountant plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with department heads.
• Analyze budget variances and provide insightful commentary on deviations.
• Support in rolling forecasts and long-term financial planning.
• Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly MIS reports for internal stakeholders.
• Compile financial data from various systems and prepare dashboards and performance reports.
• Record and reconcile day-to-day financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with department heads.

• Analyze budget variances and provide insightful commentary on deviations to support corrective actions.

• Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly Management Information System (MIS) reports for internal stakeholders.

• Compile financial data from multiple systems and create dashboards and performance reports for leadership review.

• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions in compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).

• Perform timely month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial statement

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 3–4 years of relevant experience within the UAE.
• Must have experience in management reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, and AP/AR.
• Experience in the education industry is an advantage
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, or a related field is required
• ACCA, CA, or CPA qualifications are preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is required; SAP knowledge is a plus

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