Senior Accountant

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Senior Associate - Resourcing & Recruitment - Oil & Gas (Onshore and Offshore) / Civil Construction

Job Title: Senior Accountant – Manpower Outsourcing (UAE)

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Finance Manager

Location: UAE

• Manage end-to-end accounting and ensure monthly closing of books within defined timelines.
• Ensure accurate accounting of revenue, payroll costs, accruals, provisions, and expenses
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• Maintain proper accounting records in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Oversee client invoicing based on manpower contracts, attendance records, and agreed billing terms.
• Ensure accurate billing of salaries, overtime, allowances, service charges, and statutory costs
  .
• Maintain strict control over accounts receivable
  , including aging analysis and regular follow-ups.
• Coordinate with operations and clients to resolve billing issues and disputes.
• Support collections and ensure timely recovery of outstanding receivables.
• Coordinate with HR and payroll teams to ensure correct accounting of payroll, benefits, and manpower-related costs
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• Reconcile payroll data with client billing and general ledger.
• Monitor manpower margins and cost allocations by project or client.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations
  , including VAT returns, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Assist in statutory, internal, and external audits.
• Maintain proper documentation for VAT, contracts, and financial records.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Liaise with operations, HR, and sales teams for financial data and issue resolution.
• Identify and implement process improvements for invoicing, receivables, and reporting efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (CA / ACCA / CPA/Mcom/ CMA preferred).
• 5–8 years of accounting experience, with mandatory experience in the UAE manpower outsourcing or staffing industry
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• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT
  , payroll accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong control over invoicing and receivables management
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• Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet tight monthly closing deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Staffing and Recruiting

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