Senior Accountant

Required Skills

Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with 3-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience (AP, AR, GL). Must have strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, local regulations, proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), and advanced Excel skills. Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Experience in real estate or client-facing finance is an advantage.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Accounting & Audit Company Industry Property & Real Estate Description Kaizen Asset Management Services, a leading property management firm in Dubai, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented senior accountant to join our team. As a senior accountant at Kaizen, you will play a key role in managing the financial operations of our organization and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. You will be responsible for overseeing the general accounting functions, preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and providing support to the finance team. Your strong technical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment will contribute to the success of our organization. Job summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced senior accountant to manage and oversee our full-cycle accounting operations. In this role, you will handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance with regulations, and timely reporting. You will act as a key financial partner to management, providing data-driven analysis and clear insights to support decision-making and client communication. Key responsibilities: Accounts receivable (AR) management Process and reconcile AR invoices; monitor and analyse AR aging reports Follow up on overdue balances and coordinate collections Prepare monthly AR aging summaries and perform period-end closing entries Ensure collections align with agreed payment terms Accounts payable (AP) management Process vendor invoices and manage payment runs Reconcile supplier statements and maintain proper approval workflows Ensure timely payments and accurate vendor record keeping Resolve payment discrepancies and respond to vendor queries promptly General ledger & month-end close Maintain GL integrity; review and post accurate journal entries Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities Prepare trial balances and provide support during internal and external audits Financial analysis & reporting Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports Analyse budget vs. actual results and provide clear variance explanations Develop KPI dashboards and trend analysis for decision-making Deliver actionable insights to management and stakeholders Client & stakeholder communication Prepare and present financial information to clients and senior leadership Clearly communicate the status of AP, AR, and GL activities Resolve client queries within agreed response times Represent the finance function professionally in client meetings Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA is preferred Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL) Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and local financial regulations Proficiency in ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar Advanced Microsoft Excel skills: PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modelling Ability to prepare clear presentations and dashboards using PowerPoint or similar tools Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills Strong written and verbal communication – able to explain financial data to non-financial audiences Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines Experience in real estate, property management, or client-facing finance roles is an advantage Apply Now