A Dubai-based client is looking to hire an Accountant to join its finance team. Responsibilities: * Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and balance-sheet reconciliations * Maintain the general ledger and review bank, supplier, client, intercompany and control-account reconciliations * Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, client receipts and supplier payments * Manage billing across retainers, projects and ad hoc scopes, coordinating with Client Services on billing instructions and purchase-order requirements * Maintain aged receivables and collections trackers, following up on outstanding invoices and resolving billing queries * Support budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and management reporting * Coordinate audit schedules, supporting documentation and auditor queries * Ensure compliance with financial controls, statutory requirements and tax obligations * Identify and implement improvements across finance processes, reporting and systems Requirements: * Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 2 years in a senior accounting capacity * Strong experience in financial reporting, closing, GL management, reconciliations, AP, AR, billing, collections and audit coordination * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field * ACCA, CA, CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification is preferred * Strong financial reporting and accounting-software skills * Excellent English communication skills and strong attention to detail If you meet the above requirements, please apply with your updated CV.