Senior General Accountant

Job Description

Its an established real estate and property developer with global expertise spanning more than 30 years and is proud to be the biggest European real estate company in Dubai. The Group was originally launched in Austria and Hungary as a property broker and investment company and has since expanded to offer a broad scope of huge property developments and services across the entire real estate spectrum. Following on from the Kleindienst ’s success in Europe, the company quickly expanded into the Gulf region in 2003 and has since excelled to its position today as the European real estate company of choice in the UAE. We are looking for an experienced Senior accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Senior accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyse financial reports and forecasts. • Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable • Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status • Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending • Provide technical support and advice on Management accountant • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures • Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers • Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process • Provide input into department’s goal setting process • Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule • Assist with tax audits and tax returns • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance • Plan, assign and review staff’s work • Support month-end and year-end close process • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles • Liaise with our Financial manager and Accounting manager to improve financial procedures Essential Requirements: -  Post-graduate degree in commerce / accounting / finance. Knowledge of Financial Management and Accounting Systems is necessary.  Advanced knowledge of ERP Financial Software is advantage  8-12 years of relevant experience working in diverse teams; property development environment experience will be preferred  Highly motivated and a self-starter with strong sense of responsibility and initiative. Well-organized and has effective work practices and habits. Advanced analytical skills and strong attention to details  Advanced MS Excel skills