Senior General Accountant

Saif Zone Sharjah company urgently looking for an Senior General Accountant to join our manufacturing/Trading company in Sharjah. The ideal candidate will be responsible for independently handling all accounting functions including finalization of accounts, VAT compliance, and day-to-day financial operations.

Job Title: Senior General Accountant

Location: SAIF Zone, Sharjah, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Finance Manager/General Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior General Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, maintain strong financial controls, and support the Finance Manager in financial reporting and compliance. Based in our SAIF Zone office, you will play a critical role in managing ledgers, cash flow, tax filing, and procedural improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations \& Ledgers: Oversee accurate maintenance of General Ledger, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP).
• Accounts payable \& Payments: Reconcile supplier accounts and process vendor payments timely.
• Reconciliations: Perform detailed monthly bank reconciliations, intercompany balance reconciliations, and general ledger accounts analysis.
• Tax \& Regulatory Compliance: Prepare, review, and file UAE VAT returns accurately. Assist with UAE Corporate Tax compliance and SAIF Zone regulatory reporting.
• Month-End \& Financial Reporting: Assist the Finance Manager with month-end closing, variance analysis, schedules, and management reports.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare working papers and liaise with external auditors for annual financial audits.
• Team Support: Execute ad-hoc financial analysis and key operational tasks assigned by the Management and Finance Manager.

Requirements \& Qualifications

• Education: Master in accounting/finance. Professional qualification (ACCA / CA / CMA - full or partial) is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 2+ years of hands-on UAE experience (SAIF Zone / Free Zone experience is a strong advantage).
• Software \& Systems:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and cloud accounting platforms (e.g., Xero, Sage, Zoho Books, or similar).
• Tax Knowledge: Solid understanding of UAE VAT regulations, Corporate Tax concepts, and Free Zone compliance requirements.

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sharjah: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• knowledge of Tax policy of UAE
• Join Immediately?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• accountant: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person