Senior Accountant - Dubai - Camfil

Description

Senior Accountant

Camfil Middle East is dedicated to delivering innovative clean air solutions that combine superior air quality with energy efficiency. Our global mission is to ensure that everyone can breathe cleaner air, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable world.

Location: Dubai, UAE
Reports to: Finance Controller
Functional manager: Finance Controller
Operational manager: Assistant Finance Manager

Job Purpose

• The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role safeguards the integrity of accounting records by enforcing internal controls, maintaining full audit trails, and ensuring that all reconciliations, accruals, VAT filings, and intercompany transactions are properly documented, authorized, and compliant with GAAP, IFRS, and internal Delegation of Authority (DoA) policies.
• The position acts as a first line of defense against misstatements, supporting both operational efficiency and financial governance across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Records & Reporting:
  • Prepare and record all accounting transactions in line with GAAP and internal policies.
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closings ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Maintain complete and organized audit‑ready documentation for all transactions.
  • Prepare accurate financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for management and external auditors.
• General Accounting & Controls:
  • Prepare and post journal entries with full supporting documentation.
  • Maintain proper accruals only after clearance.
  • Perform weekly bank, credit card, and daily petty cash reconciliations, ensuring no payment is posted before actual fund deduction.
  • Maintain proper GL hygiene and monitor petty cash balances, enforcing voucher‑only disbursements and sign‑offs.
• VAT & Compliance:
  • Prepare and file VAT returns in compliance with FTA regulations.
  • Track and document VAT refund applications and ensure escalation for resolution.
  • Maintain accurate VAT working files and train junior staff on compliance requirements.
• Accounts Receivable & Payables:
  • Oversee AR ledger and ensure timely collections from customers.
  • Review AR aging reports weekly and ensure overdue balances are escalated.
  • Supervise customer follow‑ups by junior accountants and step in for escalations or disputes.
  • Validate supplier invoice bookings for accuracy and cost‑center coding before posting AP entries.
  • Ensure supplier accounts are reconciled quarterly and confirmations are obtained for audit.
• Month‑End & Reporting:
  • Drive monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closings with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Review reconciliations prepared by junior accountants and elevate discrepancies.
  • Prepare management reports (cash flow, AR/AP position, accruals, FX gains/losses).
  • Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority for all discounts, write‑offs, and client settlements.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical & Functional Skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and VAT regulations.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, AARO) and advanced Excel.
  • Strong capability in bank, credit card, and GL reconciliations.
  • Skilled in preparing and reviewing management reports, AR/AP schedules, and accruals.
  • Ability to investigate anomalies and apply skeptical inquiry to unusual financial transactions.
• Control & Governance Skills:
  • Strict adherence to Delegation of Authority (DoA).
  • Ensure all transactions are supported by proper documentation and audit‑ready.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and strong internal controls.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills:
  • Strong numerical and analytical ability, capable of diagnosing and correcting discrepancies.
  • Resolve complex accounts with minimal supervision.
  • Link accounting insights to operational decision‑making.
• Behavioral & Professional Skills:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and precision.
  • Ownership mindset with proactive escalation of issues.
  • Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
  • Clear communication of variances and reconciliations to non‑finance stakeholders.
  • Team collaboration, leadership, and professional skepticism.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management (mandatory).
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA) preferred or currently pursuing.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years in a Senior Accountant or similar control‑critical role.
• Proven track record of handling petty cash, reconciliations, AR/AP, accruals, and month‑end/year‑end closing.
• Experience in multi‑currency transactions and intercompany reconciliations (regional or international exposure preferred).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, VAT regulations, and corporate tax compliance.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, AARO, or equivalent) and advanced Excel.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

Camfil Middle East is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect.

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