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Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for delivering efficient and accurate accounting services across multiple GCC entities within a shared services environment.
The role ensures timely financial reporting, adherence to control frameworks, and seamless coordination across accounting activities while supporting consistent, SLA-driven service delivery to regional stakeholders.
The role ensures timely financial reporting, adherence to control frameworks, and seamless coordination across accounting activities while supporting consistent, SLA-driven service delivery to regional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Execute end-to-end accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and provisions
- Maintain and monitor General Ledger accuracy across multiple legal entities
- Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies
Cross-Functional Accounting Support
- Collaborate with AP, AR, and other finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
- Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations
- Support fixed assets accounting (capitalization, depreciation, disposals)
- Assist in tax-related deliverables in coordination with tax function
Reconciliations & Financial Control
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Ensure strong financial controls and adherence to company policies
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audits
- Identify and escalate risks or inconsistencies
Regional Support
- Act as a key point of contact for finance stakeholders across GCC markets
- Provide financial data, analysis, and responses to regional teams
- Support local statutory and compliance requirements in coordination with in-country teams
- Assist in handling multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments
Process Excellence & Shared Services Delivery
- Operate effectively within a high-volume shared services environment with defined SLAs
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and service quality across deliverables
- Contribute to process harmonization, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support transition, migration, and stabilization activities within SSC
Systems & Reporting
- Process transactions and reporting using ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Support automation and efficiency improvements within accounting processes
- Generate reports and dashboards to support reporting and business needs
Qualifications & Experience:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) is an advantage
Experience
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Exposure to shared services or high-volume finance operations is preferred
- Experience supporting multi-country or regional finance operations (GCC exposure is a plus)
- Strong hands-on experience across multiple accounting areas (GL, intercompany, fixed assets, reporting)
Skills & Competencies
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS)
- Fluency in English is a must
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred)