Senior Accountant

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Review and reconcile monthly expense accruals and prepayment entries recorded by the Accounts Payable Accountant, and post adjustments across assigned entities Maintain accrual and prepayment schedules in Odoo Adjust and clear intercompany and recurring clearing accounts Post monthly depreciation runs in Odoo and maintain the fixed asset register Review and process asset additions, disposals, and transfers Reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger Review Asset Received Not Capitalised items and ensure timely capitalisation Reconcile all bank accounts, overdraft accounts, and accounts holding deposits (petty cash, undeposited collections, cheques-in-hand) in Odoo Resolve bank reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner Reconcile loan balances and calculate and post monthly interest accruals in coordination with the Junior Finance Analyst Post and review monthly inventory adjustments in Odoo Reconcile stock balances to the trial balance Perform item cost review and month-on-month variance analysis Reconcile intercompany and related party balances to the general ledger across assigned entities Ensure amounts due to / from related parties are matched, agreed, and cleared Coordinate with counterpart entities to resolve intercompany discrepancies Review the trial balance for assigned entities; identify and correct misclassifications Post adjusting journal entries as required Reconcile all sub-ledgers (AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets) to the general ledger Ensure VAT accuracy at the transactional level (correct tax codes, treatment, and supporting documentation) Reconcile VAT-related GL accounts and resolve transactional discrepancies Provide data and schedules to support tax review, filing, and entries performed by the Junior Financial Analyst Prepare monthly income statement and balance sheet Update the audit financial reporting template Perform analytical review and explain material variances between periods and against budget Prepare the annual budget and forecasts for Assigned entities in coordination with the Group Assistant Accounting Manager Review Sales meeting slide content prepared by the Accounts Receivable Accountant for Assigned reporting entities Prepare SMT meeting slide decks including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis Support the Group Assistant Accounting Manager in the preparation of consolidated management reports Operate Odoo as the primary accounting system; support legacy system (SAP Business One) data requirements for historical audit periods as required Identify and propose process improvements to the Group Assistant Accounting Manager Participate in goal-setting, mid-year and year-end performance reviews via the Adrenalin HRMS PMS module Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance / CA / CPA / ACCA Minimum 5–7 years of total accounting experience Minimum 3–5 years in a general ledger / senior accountant role Hands-on experience in general ledger management, month-end closing, financial reporting, and complex reconciliations Experience working in a multi-entity or group accounting environment Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards Knowledge of UAE VAT compliance; UAE Corporate Tax awareness is an advantage Proficiency in ERP software — Odoo experience is a strong advantage; SAP Business One experience is beneficial Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis functions) Knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT compliance Experience with financial reporting and management reporting pack preparation Proficient in Microsoft Office suite Ability to guide and review the work of junior team members as required Attention to Detail: high level of accuracy in financial records, reports, and reconciliations Analytical & Problem-Solving: ability to analyse financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex accounting issues independently Time Management & Organisation: ability to manage multiple tasks across entities and meet strict month-end deadlines Communication: ability to clearly present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders Integrity & Professionalism: demonstrates high ethical standards in all professional dealings Proactiveness & Ownership: takes initiative and accountability for outcomes without constant supervision Adaptability: remains effective in a dynamic, multi-entity environment with evolving systems