Senior Accountant Full Time

Are you searching for a rewarding Senior Accountant Job in Dubai with a leading educational and entertainment destination? OliOli® Children’s Museum is seeking experienced finance professionals to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in Senior Accountant jobs in Dubai, finance manager careers, accounting leadership roles, financial reporting positions, VAT compliance services, and corporate finance opportunities in the UAE. The role offers valuable exposure to budget planning, audit coordination, financial analysis, treasury management, ERP accounting systems, and strategic financial decision-making, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking leadership growth in finance and accounting.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting

• Maintain and oversee the books of accounts for all group companies in compliance with accounting standards (IFRS).
• Supervise and guide Accounts Assistants, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in daily accounting operations.
• Manage customer refund transactions through banks and online payment gateways.
• Reconcile daily sales from multiple channels (POS, e-commerce, third-party apps) with bank and payment gateway statements.
• Review and process supplier payments in line with company policies and contracts.
• Record and monitor all financial transactions in the accounting system, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Manage procurement accounting: issue POs, review quotations, process supplier invoices and ensure proper approvals.
• Coordinate with HR for payroll processing, and manage employee-related accounts including leave accruals, advances, and end-of-service benefits.
• Oversee cash management, including petty cash controls, reimbursements, and cash flow monitoring.
• Collaborate with Administration, HR, Café operations, and external service providers to support financial processes.
• Lead the monthly closing process: prepare and review bank and supplier reconciliations, accruals, salary provisions, staff advance adjustments, prepayment schedules, and fixed asset register updates.
• Prepare and analyze monthly MIS reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for management review and decision-making.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide insights into business performance.
• Assist in accurate and timely filing of VAT and Corporate Tax returns.
• Assist Finance Executive to address auditor queries and to provide necessary documentation to auditors and to regulatory authorities as required.
• Prepare reimbursement claims for submission to the group entity and track settlements.
• Support ERP implementation projects, including chart of accounts design, testing, and user training.
• Liaise with banks and financial institutions for treasury operations and financing arrangements, as required.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff to enhance overall team capability.

Administration

• Maintain updated list of all contacts of third-party vendors, suppliers, institutional customers
• Organize all documentation physically and electronically in an efficient manner

Traits & Characteristics

• Self-starter and self-motivated; thrives working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Positive energy; respectful of diversity; patient and empathetic; friendly; courteous
• Adaptable to perform a variety of duties.
• Attention to detail & meticulous.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, or any related field
• Should be well versed with accounting entries and should have knowledge of IFRS
• Prior accounting work experience of at least 4 years, preferably in UAE
• Expertise and experience with various Accounting Softwares such as Tally, Zoho books, Quick books,
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft 365, especially MS Excel
• Basic UAE VAT and UAE Corporate Tax Knowledge is required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; demonstrated active listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adopt at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks

WHAT ELSE IS IN IT FOR YOU

·      Internal growth and development opportunities

·      Diverse and welcoming team

·      Employee Discounts for OliOli® products (camps, birthday parties, etc.)

·      F&B perks at La Petite Treehouse (discounts, monthly free meal, etc.)

·      Regular team socials and outings

·      Employee referral program

·      Recognition and rewards program (redeemable for gift vouchers, etc.)