
Shipa
Sr. Financial Accountant (Logistics Sector)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
- Urgent
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Job expiry date: 09/06/2025
Job overview
Date posted
25/04/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
09/06/2025
Job description
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL) functions. This role will ensure accurate and timely financial transactions, compliance with accounting policies, and support for month-end and year-end closing processes. The Senior Accountant will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and ensure the integrity of financial records.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage the AR ledger and ensure the accurate and timely posting of invoices, receipts, and adjustments.
- Monitor customer accounts and ensure that outstanding receivables are collected within company terms.
- Review and resolve AR discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.
- Prepare and send customer statements, ensuring that they are clear and accurate.
- Oversee the AP ledger, ensuring accurate coding and posting of invoices, expenses, and vendor payments.
- Review and approve payment runs, ensuring they are processed according to terms.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve any discrepancies or payment issues.
- Ensure all payables are properly recorded and reconciled during closing.
- Manage the daily posting of journal entries and maintain the GL for all financial transactions.
- Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements, accounts, and subledgers.
- Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with company policies.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for AR, AP, and GL.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with VAT/GST filings, as needed.
- Identify process improvements and streamline accounting procedures to improve efficiency.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Proven experience in a receivables or accounting role, preferably within a similar industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Emirates Post Group (EPG) licensing requirements and renewal procedures.
- Knowledge of invoicing and billing procedures, with the ability to interpret commercial billing terms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with exceptional skills in Excel.