Aldar
Senior Accountant – Group Financial Reporting & Budgeting
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 17/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
03/03/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
17/04/2026
Job description
The Senior Accountant – Group Financial Reporting & Budgeting at Aldar Properties is responsible for executing group-level financial consolidation, reporting, and budgeting activities. The role supports the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and plays a key part in administering the annual group budgeting cycle. The incumbent will collaborate with subsidiaries, departments, and auditors to ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong financial governance across the Group.
Required skills
group financial reporting
financial consolidation
IFRS compliance
balance sheet reconciliation
budgeting and forecasting
variance analysis
financial statement preparation
ERP systems proficiency
internal controls adherence
cash flow forecasting
audit coordination
analytical and problem-solving skills
time management
stakeholder communication
Key responsibilities
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and consolidation of group ledgers and accounts.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Reconcile group balance sheet schedules and coordinate with departments and subsidiaries to resolve outstanding issues.
- Manage internal and external group-level reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors, respond to audit queries, and support statutory audit processes.
- Perform financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, and special analytical reviews for departments and subsidiaries.
- Administer the annual group budgeting exercise, ensuring coordination across subsidiaries and departments.
- Monitor and reconcile budgets, conducting detailed variance analysis for income statement and balance sheet line items.
- Provide clear commentary and supporting documentation for budget variances and financial performance trends.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.
Experience & skills
- UAE National (mandatory requirement).
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in financial accounting and management accounting.
- Experience in real estate or related industry preferred.
- Experience in complex group-wide accounting and reporting, ideally within a public company environment.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and ability to apply international accounting standards.
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CIMA, CA, or ACCA is required.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and reconciliation skills.
- Ability to adhere strictly to internal control frameworks and governance policies.
- Strong communication and time management skills with the ability to meet reporting deadlines.