Senior Accountant Full Time

The demand for Senior Accountant jobs in Dubai continues to increase as multinational companies expand their financial operations across the UAE. Halian is offering excellent career opportunities for experienced professionals seeking roles in corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and finance management. Candidates searching for senior accounting jobs in Dubai UAE can contribute to financial analysis, compliance reporting, auditing processes, and corporate accounting systems while working in a dynamic and globally connected business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Prepare and review full financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Maintain general ledger integrity and supporting schedules
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting packages
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies

Operational Accounting

• Oversee revenue accounting
• Monitor receivables, collections, and aging analysis
• Review and approve payables and expense coding
• Ensure correct cost allocations between operating components
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules

Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering

• Lead annual budgeting process for the Suites
• Prepare rolling forecasts and cash flow projections
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, cost management, and profitability initiatives
• Partner with Operations leadership to drive financial performance

Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance framework
• Ensure VAT compliance and regulatory filings
• Coordinate annual audit process and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure adherence to management agreements and ownership reporting requirements
• Support internal reporting requirements

Cash & Treasury Management

• Monitor cash flow and working capital
• Manage bank reconciliations and funding requirements
• Support capital expenditure tracking and reporting

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive process efficiencies and automation within finance operations
• Ensure integrity of accounting systems
• Develop dashboards and reporting enhancements where appropriate

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA, CA)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Real estate, hospitality, or mixed-use asset experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of IFRS
• Experience with budgeting and operational finance support
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Excel
• Experience in VAT compliance (UAE preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, asset-focused environment
• Commercial mindset with operational awareness

Preferred Experience (If Positioned As Finance Manager)

• Experience leading audits independently
• Demonstrated experience improving finance processes
• Exposure to hospitality KPIs and revenue management

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Accurate and timely monthly close with no audit adjustments
• Clear, insightful reporting to Asset Management
• Strong cash flow visibility and cost control
• Seamless coordination with Operations
• Well-documented controls and compliance

Working as a Senior Accountant in Dubai with Halian provides strong career growth in the UAE’s competitive finance and accounting industry. Professionals with expertise in financial reporting, accounting software, auditing, and corporate finance management can progress into leadership roles such as Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller. With the rising demand for senior accountant jobs in Dubai UAE, this role offers excellent career stability, professional advancement, and long-term opportunities in the corporate finance sector.