Senior Accountant

Job description / Role

Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Analyse financial data and provide insights to management for strategic decision-making.
- Present financial reports to stakeholders, including executives and board members.

Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Develop and manage the organization's budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish financial goals and objectives.
- Monitor budget performance and variance analysis, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
- Forecast financial trends and outcomes based on current data and market conditions.

Financial Operations Management:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and payroll processing.
- Monitor period cashflows and treasury functions of the group entities.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.
- Streamline accounting processes and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Assist in IT and transformation projects as and when required,

Compliance and Audit:
- Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors to provide necessary documentation and explanations.
- Submissions of period VAT, WHT returns and compliance with local CT and TP regulations, whilst liaising with tax consultants.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, filing requirements, and other statutory obligations.

- Bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting
- ACA, CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification
- 5-6 years of experience in relevant industries
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems
- Expert knowledge of IFRS, IAS
- VAT, CT, WHT rules and regulations in the UAE & KSA

About the Company

Chestertons is a global real estate services firm with more than 46 offices in 16 countries, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa.

We provide expert advice on the purchase, sale and leasing of all types of commercial and residential real estate, including management of property portfolios, valuations and appraisals, as well as capital market advice to help clients to develop viable strategic opportunities from their real estate portfolios.

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