Senior Accountant

NEW

REF 1715768

NEW

35 hours ago | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: We are looking for a detail-oriented senior accountant to perform and coordinate accounting duties within our organization. The senior accountants responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

To be successful as a senior accountant, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. An outstanding senior accountant should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
Preparing financial analyses and reports.
Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
Assisting with annual audit preparations.
Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Requirements: -Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company
-Research and analyze financial reports and market trends
-Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
-Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
-Present financial reports to management and clients in formal meetings
-Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
-Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
-Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, taxes, invoicing, and other transactions
-Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants
-Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
-Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
-Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.